Natural Disaster Risk in Cornish

Natural Hazard Profile: Cornish, Utah

Cornish, in Cache 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 Cornish residents and property owners must navigate.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Cornish carries an overall risk score of 6.1/10, placing it in the high category. Avalanche risk is the dominant natural hazard, with steep mountain terrain and heavy seasonal snowpack creating conditions for dangerous snow slides in and around the area. The area also faces notable exposure to earthquake and winter.

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

Cornish's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.