Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 84074

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 84074, Utah

ZIP 84074 in Tooele 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 84074 carries an overall risk score of 5.8/10, placing it in the moderate category. Wildfire is the primary natural hazard, driven by dry seasonal conditions, fire-prone vegetation, and the wind patterns that can spread flames rapidly across the landscape. The area also faces notable exposure to winter and volcano.

Within Utah, ZIP 84074's risk is, near the 5.5/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Utah identifies wildfire as the foremost hazard, followed by winter and volcano. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 84074 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 wildfire is recommended.