Magna metro, UT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Magna metro is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Salt Lake County, UT. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, avalanche, and winter weather.
Storm events near Magna metro
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Magna metro's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Magna metro 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 Salt Lake County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Magna metro along with the rest of the county, not a Magna metro-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 92.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 0 | No Rating |
| Earthquake | 99.6 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 92.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 71 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 99.1 | Very High |
| Cold Wave | 32.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 44.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 68.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 13.8 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 86.4 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 94.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 68.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 75.2 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 98.7 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Salt Lake County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Magna metro, UT at risk of?
Magna metro is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Salt Lake County, where Magna metro is located, are earthquake, avalanche, and winter weather.
What is Magna metro's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Salt Lake County, where Magna metro is located, scoring 99.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Magna metro a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Magna metro carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Salt Lake County.
Has Magna metro had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 38 hail, 29 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Magna metro since 2016.