Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 84734

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 84734, Utah

ZIP 84734 in Hanksville 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 84734 carries an overall risk score of 4.8/10, placing it in the moderate category. Landslide and debris flow risk tops the local hazard profile, with steep terrain and periodic heavy rainfall creating conditions for rapid slope failure in vulnerable areas. The area also faces notable exposure to volcano and avalanche.

Within Utah, ZIP 84734's risk is, slightly below the 5.5/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Utah identifies landslide as the foremost hazard, followed by volcano and avalanche. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 84734's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that landslide exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.