Juab County, Utah
Natural disaster risk, federal disaster history and flood insurance facts.
Juab County, Utah has a very low overall risk from natural hazards in FEMA's National Risk Index. Its risk score is lower than 85% of US counties. It ranks 18th of 29 counties in Utah. The costliest hazards here are wildfires, earthquakes and avalanches. FEMA estimates about $9.0 million a year in expected losses, or roughly $761 per resident. Since 1977 it has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events (2 major disasters). The most recent was in June 2026 (Cherry Fire). Only 6 homes here carry federal flood insurance.
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; OpenFEMA declarations to Nov 6, 2026; NFIP records. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Juab County
- 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 avalanche forecasts before backcountry trips.
- Ask about slide paths near mountain homes.
All 18 hazards
What the ratings mean ›| Hazard | Rating | Score | Expected loss a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 91.0 | $2M | ||
| Earthquake | 79.3 | $2M | ||
| Avalanche | 87.7 | $2M | ||
| Inland flooding | 4.8 | $1M | ||
| Winter weather | 81.1 | $329K | ||
| Drought | 55.4 | $314K | ||
| Heat wave | 37.3 | $297K | ||
| Strong wind | 15.0 | $181K | ||
| Lightning | 31.5 | $169K | ||
| Tornado | 7.1 | $53K | ||
| Hail | 2.5 | $6K | ||
| Ice storm | 4.4 | $3K | ||
| Cold wave | 3.4 | $2K | ||
| Landslide | 37.1 | $791 | ||
| Volcanic activity | 30.3 | $3 |
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 very low and community resilience is relatively high in FEMA's measures.
Federal disaster history
Recent disasters nationwide ›Declarations by decade
Federal declarations for natural events that included Juab 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 1958
Tornado risk by county ›The National Weather Service has logged 60 storm reports in Juab County since 1958 and about $37,500 in reported damage. The strongest on record here was an F0 tornado on August 22, 2003 near Levan.
Strongest tornadoes
| Date | Strength | Near | Hurt / killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2003 | F0 | Levan | 0 / 0 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | EFU | Mona | 0 / 0 |
Most damaging storms
| Date | Type | Near | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2014 | Flash Flood | Levan | $25K |
| Jun 1, 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Nephi | $5K |
| Jul 31, 2014 | Flash Flood | Levan | $5K |
| May 15, 2016 | Hail | Champlin Siding | $2K |
| Jul 5, 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Nephi | $500 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, county-based reports through May 29, 2026. 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 Juab 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 Juab 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; 4,080 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utah County | 11 | |
| Tooele County | 9 | |
| Sanpete County | 8 | |
| Millard County | 9 | |
| White Pine County, NV | 5 |
Common questions about Juab County
What is the biggest natural hazard in Juab County?
Wildfire has the highest expected yearly losses in Juab County, about $2.3 million a year in FEMA's estimate. Earthquake is second at $2.3 million.
How many federal disasters has Juab County had?
Juab County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events since 1977, including 2 major disasters. The most recent was Cherry Fire in June 2026.
Is Juab County a high-risk place to live?
Its overall rating is Very Low, 18th 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 Juab County?
Standard home insurance does not cover flooding. About 1 in 500 homes in Juab 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 Juab County had?
NOAA records list 2 tornadoes in Juab County since 1950. The strongest was an F0 tornado on August 22, 2003 near Levan. The weather service has also logged 8 hail reports and 3 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.