Natural Disaster Risk in Marysvale

Natural Hazard Profile: Marysvale, Utah

Located in the Great Plains in Piute County, Marysvale is a small community of about 518. The semi-arid climate that characterizes this part of Utah — marked by dry conditions, hot summers, and heavy mountain snowfall — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Marysvale a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Marysvale's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.4/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Slope instability and debris flows are the primary natural hazard, driven by a combination of local geology, precipitation intensity, and terrain that creates susceptibility to failure. Secondary hazards include volcano and avalanche.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Marysvale's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 5.5/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by landslide and volcano, as measured by FEMA across Piute County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Marysvale residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for landslide is recommended.