Smithfield, UT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Smithfield is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Cache County, UT. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, winter weather, and avalanche.
Storm events near Smithfield
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Smithfield's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Smithfield 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 Cache County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Smithfield along with the rest of the county, not a Smithfield-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 85.3 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 45.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 94.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 56.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 21.2 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 93.1 | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | 53.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 58 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 16.1 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 21.1 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 84.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 85.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 24.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 93.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cache County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Smithfield, UT at risk of?
Smithfield 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 Cache County, where Smithfield is located, are earthquake, winter weather, and avalanche.
What is Smithfield's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Cache County, where Smithfield is located, scoring 94.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Smithfield a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Smithfield carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Cache County.
Has Smithfield had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 hail, 10 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Smithfield since 2016.