Ogden, UT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Ogden is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Weber County, UT. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, lightning, and wildfire.
Storm events near Ogden
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Ogden's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Ogden 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 Weber County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Ogden along with the rest of the county, not a Ogden-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 94.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 67.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 97.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 81.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 32 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 93.4 | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | 46.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 44.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 14.5 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 33.3 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 46.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 94.6 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 79.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 90.5 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Weber County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Ogden, UT at risk of?
Ogden is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Weber County, where Ogden is located, are earthquake, lightning, and wildfire.
What is Ogden's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Weber County, where Ogden is located, scoring 97.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Ogden a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Ogden carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Weber County.
Has Ogden had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 17 hail, 14 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Ogden since 2016.