Piute County
Utah — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 1th
Piute County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 0.9, 1th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and winter weather exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $1M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Medium | 0.93 / yr | $88K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 28.25 / yr | $95K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $80K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $274K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $484 |
| Drought | Low | 75.93 / yr | $36K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $1 |
| Lightning | Low | 45.42 / yr | $87K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $16K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.39 / yr | $576K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $865 |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.12 / yr | $8K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $1K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $69 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Piute County?
Piute County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 0.9 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 1th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Piute County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Medium, $88K EAL), Winter Weather (Low, $95K EAL), Wildfire (Very Low, $80K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Piute County compare to other Utah counties?
Piute County ranks #28 of 29 Utah counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Piute County's $1M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.