Logan, Utah: natural disaster risk
How exposed Logan is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Cache County.
Logan is a city of 54,907 people in Cache County, Utah. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cache County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are earthquake, inland flooding and avalanche, with about $38.8 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 123 storm reports in the county since 1969, including 5 tornadoes and 16 floods. About 0.2% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Cache County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Logan
Full Cache County report ›- Ask whether an older house is bolted to its foundation.
- Consider separate earthquake insurance where risk is high.
- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Check avalanche forecasts before backcountry trips.
- Ask about slide paths near mountain homes.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | $19M | |
| Inland flooding | $9M | |
| Avalanche | $4M | |
| Cold wave | $2M | |
| Lightning | $1M | |
| Wildfire | $1M | |
| Winter weather | $836K | |
| Heat wave | $749K | |
| Tornado | $394K | |
| Drought | $375K | |
| Strong wind | $346K | |
| Hail | $84K |
Homes in Logan
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
Strongest tornadoes in Cache County
Common questions about Logan
Is Logan safe from natural disasters?
Logan is in Cache County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are earthquake, inland flooding, avalanche. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Logan?
By expected yearly losses in Cache County, the top hazards are earthquake (Moderate), inland flooding (Low), avalanche (High). Cache County has been part of 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Logan get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 5 tornadoes in Cache County since 1950; the strongest was an F1 tornado on September 17, 1989. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county very low.
Do I need flood insurance in Logan?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Cache County, about 0.2% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk low. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.