Woods Cross, UT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Woods Cross 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 Davis County, UT. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, lightning, and landslide.
Storm events near Woods Cross
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Woods Cross's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Woods Cross 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 Davis County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Woods Cross along with the rest of the county, not a Woods Cross-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 90.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 59.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 0 | No Rating |
| Earthquake | 98 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 86.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 34.4 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 90.4 | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | 51.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 41.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 17.7 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 34.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 94.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 97.1 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 87 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 45.6 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 87.9 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Davis County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Woods Cross, UT at risk of?
Woods Cross 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 Davis County, where Woods Cross is located, are earthquake, lightning, and landslide.
What is Woods Cross's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Davis County, where Woods Cross is located, scoring 98 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Woods Cross a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Woods Cross 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 Davis County.
Has Woods Cross had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 33 hail, 19 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Woods Cross since 2016.