Natural Disaster Risk in Antimony

Natural Hazard Profile: Antimony, Utah

Antimony, in Piute County, is a small unincorporated community situated in the Great Plains. Its semi-arid climate brings dry conditions, hot summers, and heavy mountain snowfall, and in particular significant avalanche risk in mountain terrain each winter. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Antimony residents and property owners must navigate.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Antimony carries an overall risk score of 4.4/10, placing it in the moderate category. Landslide and debris flow risk tops the local hazard profile, with steep terrain and periodic heavy rainfall creating conditions for rapid slope failure in vulnerable areas. The area also faces notable exposure to volcano and avalanche.

Within Utah, Antimony's risk is, slightly below the 5.5/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Piute County identifies landslide as the foremost hazard, followed by volcano and avalanche. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

Antimony's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that landslide exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.