Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 84719

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 84719, Utah

ZIP 84719 in Brian Head 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 84719 carries an overall risk score of 5.9/10, placing it in the moderate category. Volcanic activity is the foremost natural hazard, with the area situated near active volcanic systems capable of producing lava flows, ashfall, and pyroclastic hazards. The area also faces notable exposure to wildfire and winter.

Within Utah, ZIP 84719'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 Utah identifies volcano as the foremost hazard, followed by wildfire and winter. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 84719 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 volcano is recommended.