Tooele, Utah: natural disaster risk
How exposed Tooele is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Tooele County.
Tooele is a city of 38,405 people in Tooele County, Utah. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Tooele County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are wildfire, earthquake and inland flooding, with about $26.5 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 843 storm reports in the county since 1961, including 5 tornadoes and 24 floods. About 0.2% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Tooele County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Tooele
Full Tooele County report ›- Clear dry plants and debris within 5 feet of the house.
- Get home insurance quotes early; availability varies by area.
- 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.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | $14M | |
| Earthquake | $4M | |
| Inland flooding | $4M | |
| Strong wind | $1M | |
| Lightning | $1M | |
| Winter weather | $1M | |
| Heat wave | $762K | |
| Tornado | $197K | |
| Drought | $65K | |
| Hail | $62K | |
| Ice storm | $16K | |
| Cold wave | $4K |
Homes in Tooele
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 Tooele County
Common questions about Tooele
Is Tooele safe from natural disasters?
Tooele is in Tooele County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are wildfire, earthquake, inland flooding. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Tooele?
By expected yearly losses in Tooele County, the top hazards are wildfire (Moderate), earthquake (Low), inland flooding (Very Low). Tooele County has been part of 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Tooele get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 5 tornadoes in Tooele County since 1950; the strongest was an F1 tornado on May 3, 1993 near Erda. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county very low.
Do I need flood insurance in Tooele?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Tooele County, about 0.2% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk very low. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.