Cache County Disaster Risk
Cache County, Utah
FEMA Risk Rating
Relatively Low
National Percentile
67th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#6
of 29 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
46th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 46% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Moderate
Higher than 85% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 21% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Relatively High
Higher than 95% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Cache County, Utah
Cache County's risk moderately exceeds national average
Cache County scores 66.54 on the composite risk scale, placing it above the national average with a 'Relatively Low' rating. Your county faces more diverse natural hazards than the typical American community.
Higher-risk profile within Utah
At 66.54, Cache County exceeds Utah's state average of 36.19 and ranks in the upper tier of the state's most hazard-exposed counties. Only a few Utah counties face greater composite disaster risk.
Riskier than Box Elder to the north
Cache County's 66.54 score surpasses Box Elder County's 55.92, making it the most hazard-exposed county in the northern Utah cluster. Daggett and Rich counties to the east carry substantially lower risk.
Earthquakes, wildfires, and floods threaten Cache
Earthquake risk ranks highest at 94.59, followed closely by wildfire at 85.34 and flood risk at 45.77—your three primary hazard concerns. Tornado exposure is moderate at 21.15.
Triple-threat approach: earthquake, wildfire, flood
Your county requires comprehensive coverage across three major hazards: earthquake, wildfire, and flood insurance. Standard homeowner policies exclude all three—make these additions immediate priorities.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Cache County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Cache County
Risk Verdict
At the 67th percentile nationally, Cache County experiences a manageable level of natural hazard risk that falls below the U.S. median. Cache County's risk profile calls for targeted preparedness, focusing on the hazard categories that dominate the county's score.
Hazard Breakdown
Earthquake risk is Cache County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 95th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Wildfire ranks second at the 85th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include flood (46th percentile), tornado (21th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Cache County's primary hazard, earthquake, ranks at the 95th percentile nationally. Unreinforced masonry structures carry the highest injury risk during seismic events; residents in older buildings should check with their municipality about available seismic retrofit programs. Alongside earthquake exposure, Cache County's wildfire risk at the 85th percentile nationally reinforces the value of maintaining a household emergency supply cache usable for multiple hazard scenarios. After a major earthquake, Cache County residents should expect water service disruption for 24 to 72 or more hours. Storing a minimum of one gallon per person per day for three days — before any event — is the most direct preparedness action households can take.
Regional Context
Cache County falls 30.4 points above Utah's typical county risk level, which means the hazard environment here is notably more demanding than the state baseline.
Is your household prepared for Cache County's hazards?
Review FEMA's county-specific preparedness checklists and emergency planning guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data Source
Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.
Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.