Kane County, UT
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Kane County has experienced 8 federally declared disasters since 1977, most recently Covid-19 in 2020. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Kane County's highest-rated hazards are landslide, wildfire, and heat wave, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have increased 58% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period. Community vulnerability is relatively low (26th percentile nationally), indicating stronger recovery capacity than most US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Kane County has been designated in 8 declarations since 1977, covering 6 disaster types including biological (2), flood (2), coastal storm (1).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2012 | Fire | Shingle Fire |
| 2011 | Flood | Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| 2005 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2005 | Coastal Storm | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 2005 | Flood | Flooding And Landslides |
| 1977 | Drought | Drought |
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Relatively Low | 88 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 56.4 | 90 | 6 | $274K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 37.9 | 14 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate | 86.6 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 1.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.1 | 7 | 0 | $5K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 3.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 65.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 9.7 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 2.9 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | 73 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Very Low | 22.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate | 94.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 63.7 | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 76.2 | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Kane County ranks in the 26th percentile (Low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26th | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 23rd | Very low |
| Household characteristics | 59th | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 24th | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 27th | Low |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 82nd | Very High |
| Risk to homes | 88th | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 74.6% | — |
NOAA tracked 98 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 38 in 2016–20 vs 60 in 2021–25 (+58% — frequency increasing).
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Kane County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Kane County, Utah are landslide, wildfire, and heat wave. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Kane County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Kane County has received 8 federal disaster declarations since 1977, including declarations in 2020. The most common disaster type on record is biological (2 declarations).
Has Kane County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Kane County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Covid-19 in 2020.
How does Kane County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Coconino County, AZ has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Piute County, UT has the lowest (Very Low). Kane County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Kane County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Kane County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Kane County's composite score of 40 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 40% of US counties.