Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 84626

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 84626, Utah

ZIP 84626 in Elberta 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 84626 carries an overall risk score of 7.4/10, 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 lightning.

Within Utah, ZIP 84626'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 lightning. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 84626 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.