Cedar City, UT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Cedar City is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Iron County, UT. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, winter weather, and landslide.
Storm events near Cedar City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Cedar City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Cedar City itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Iron County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Cedar City along with the rest of the county, not a Cedar City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 97.7 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 44.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 86.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 44.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 4 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 45.6 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 8.2 | Very Low |
| Drought | 65.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 2.9 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 26.3 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 90.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 85.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 13.6 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 74.9 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 95.2 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Iron County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Cedar City, UT at risk of?
Cedar City is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Iron County, where Cedar City is located, are wildfire, winter weather, and landslide.
What is Cedar City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Iron County, where Cedar City is located, scoring 97.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Cedar City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Cedar City carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Iron County.
Has Cedar City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 5 hail, 44 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Cedar City since 2016.