Daggett County, Utah
Natural disaster risk, federal disaster history and flood insurance facts.
Daggett County, Utah has a very low overall risk from natural hazards in FEMA's National Risk Index. Its risk score is lower than 96% of US counties. It ranks 25th of 29 counties in Utah. The costliest hazards here are avalanches, lightning and wildfires. FEMA estimates about $2.5 million a year in expected losses, or roughly $2,675 per resident. Since 1977 it has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events (2 major disasters). The most recent was in August 2011 (flooding). Only 1 home here carries federal flood insurance.
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; OpenFEMA declarations to Nov 6, 2026; NFIP records. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Daggett County
- Check avalanche forecasts before backcountry trips.
- Ask about slide paths near mountain homes.
- Go indoors when you hear thunder.
- Use surge protectors for electronics.
- Clear dry plants and debris within 5 feet of the house.
- Get home insurance quotes early; availability varies by area.
All 18 hazards
What the ratings mean ›| Hazard | Rating | Score | Expected loss a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche | 87.9 | $1M | ||
| Lightning | 74.0 | $539K | ||
| Wildfire | 77.7 | $304K | ||
| Inland flooding | 0.9 | $192K | ||
| Winter weather | 28.4 | $26K | ||
| Earthquake | 18.9 | $25K | ||
| Cold wave | 3.9 | $5K | ||
| Hail | 3.0 | $5K | ||
| Tornado | 2.3 | $4K | ||
| Drought | 19.8 | $4K | ||
| Strong wind | 1.2 | $3K | ||
| Landslide | 61.8 | $3K | ||
| Ice storm | 1.3 | $512 |
Scores are percentiles: a score of 90 means higher risk than about 90% of US counties for that hazard. Hazards FEMA does not rate here are left out. Social vulnerability is relatively moderate and community resilience is very high in FEMA's measures.
Federal disaster history
Recent disasters nationwide ›Declarations by decade
Federal declarations for natural events that included Daggett County. 2020s bar runs to November 2026.
By type
Most recent
Utah also had 7 statewide declarations that did not name single counties.
Storm history since 1980
Tornado risk by county ›The National Weather Service has logged 43 storm reports in Daggett County since 1980, with 1 death and 1 injury and about $406,500 in reported damage. The strongest on record here was an F0 tornado on May 5, 1999 near Dutch John.
Strongest tornadoes
| Date | Strength | Near | Hurt / killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 1999 | F0 | Dutch John | 0 / 0 |
| Aug 21, 2001 | F0 | Dutch John | 0 / 0 |
Most damaging storms
| Date | Type | Near | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2014 | Flash Flood | Dutch John | $100K |
| Jul 22, 2008 | Flash Flood | Manila | $85K |
| Aug 6, 2009 | Hail | Dutch John | $80K |
| Jul 1, 2002 | Wildfire | Dutch John | $50K |
| Jul 15, 2004 | Hail | Manila | $30K |
| Jul 15, 2004 | Flash Flood | Manila | $30K |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, county-based reports through Sep 18, 2021. Tornado records start in 1950, hail and wind in 1955, and floods and other storm types in 1996, so older decades undercount. Damage is in dollars of the year it happened and is often an estimate. Winter storms, heat and hurricanes are logged by forecast zone, not county, so they are not counted here.
Flood insurance in Daggett County
Check your address flood zone ›National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) records only; private flood policies are not included. Home counts as of Aug 3, 2026. Since 2021 NFIP prices each home separately under Risk Rating 2.0, so your price depends on the building, not the county. Ask an agent for a quote.
Homes in Daggett County
Older homes and mobile homes usually suffer more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes, and can cost more to insure. If you are buying, ask about roof age, foundation bolting and any retrofits. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates; 1,163 housing units.
Compare in Utah
All 29 ›| Largest counties | Overall risk | Top hazard |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | Earthquake | |
| Utah County | Earthquake | |
| Davis County | Earthquake | |
| Weber County | Earthquake | |
| Washington County | Wildfire | |
| Cache County | Earthquake | |
| Tooele County | Wildfire | |
| Box Elder County | Earthquake |
Neighboring counties
| County | Overall risk | Declarations |
|---|---|---|
| Summit County | 8 | |
| Sweetwater County, WY | 2 | |
| Uintah County | 6 | |
| Duchesne County | 6 | |
| Moffat County, CO | 4 |
Common questions about Daggett County
What is the biggest natural hazard in Daggett County?
Avalanche has the highest expected yearly losses in Daggett County, about $1.4 million a year in FEMA's estimate. Lightning is second at $538,931.
How many federal disasters has Daggett County had?
Daggett County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events since 1977, including 2 major disasters. The most recent was Flooding in August 2011.
Is Daggett County a high-risk place to live?
Its overall rating is Very Low, 25th highest of 29 in Utah. A county rating covers the whole area. Risk at one address can be much higher or lower, so check the FEMA flood map and ask about the home's history.
Do I need flood insurance in Daggett County?
Standard home insurance does not cover flooding. About 1 in 1000 homes in Daggett County has federal flood insurance. Lenders require it in mapped high-risk zones, but many flood claims come from outside those zones.
How many tornadoes has Daggett County had?
NOAA records list 2 tornadoes in Daggett County since 1950. The strongest was an F0 tornado on May 5, 1999 near Dutch John. The weather service has also logged 12 hail reports and 11 floods here.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025), OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, and NFIP policy and claims data. Hazard Compass is independent and not affiliated with FEMA. These figures describe the whole county, not a single property, and are not insurance or safety advice. Report a problem.