St. George, UT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
St. George 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 Washington County, UT. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, lightning, and landslide.
Storm events near St. George
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of St. George's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to St. George 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 Washington County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering St. George along with the rest of the county, not a St. George-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99.8 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 93.4 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 81.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 90.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 6 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 86.7 | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | 5 | Very Low |
| Drought | 38.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 5.6 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 52.2 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 98.6 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | 99.2 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 13.4 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 65.5 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 47.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Washington County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is St. George, UT at risk of?
St. George 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 Washington County, where St. George is located, are wildfire, lightning, and landslide.
What is St. George's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Washington County, where St. George is located, scoring 99.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is St. George a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — St. George 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 Washington County.
Has St. George had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 5 hail, 34 inland flooding events within 25 miles of St. George since 2016.