Heber, UT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Heber is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Wasatch County, UT. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, wildfire, and avalanche.
Storm events near Heber
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Heber's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Heber 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 Wasatch County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Heber along with the rest of the county, not a Heber-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 94.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 32.3 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 59 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 17.1 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 11.8 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 92.5 | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | 6.9 | Very Low |
| Drought | 24.5 | Very Low |
| Hail | 5.4 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 10.2 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 95.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 69.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 28.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 38.4 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 92.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Wasatch County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Heber, UT at risk of?
Heber is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Wasatch County, where Heber is located, are landslide, wildfire, and avalanche.
What is Heber's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Wasatch County, where Heber is located, scoring 95.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Heber a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Heber carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Wasatch County.
Has Heber had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 8 hail, 7 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Heber since 2016.