Mapleton, UT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Mapleton is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Utah County, UT. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, wildfire, and earthquake.
Storm events near Mapleton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mapleton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mapleton 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 Utah County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mapleton along with the rest of the county, not a Mapleton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 98.9 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 90.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 94.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 52.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 93 | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | 42.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 67.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 31.7 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 50.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 76 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 99.1 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 87.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 70.7 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 93.8 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Utah County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Mapleton, UT at risk of?
Mapleton 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 Utah County, where Mapleton is located, are lightning, wildfire, and earthquake.
What is Mapleton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Utah County, where Mapleton is located, scoring 99.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Mapleton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Mapleton carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Utah County.
Has Mapleton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 8 hail, 18 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mapleton since 2016.