Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 84020

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 84020, Utah

ZIP 84020 in Draper sits in the Great Plains. Its semi-arid climate produces dry conditions, hot summers, and heavy mountain snowfall, and notably significant avalanche risk in mountain terrain each winter. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 84020 carries an overall risk score of 7.3/10, 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 wildfire.

Within Utah, ZIP 84020's risk is, considerably above the 5.5/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Utah identifies avalanche as the foremost hazard, followed by earthquake and wildfire. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 84020 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for avalanche and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.