Natural Disasters in Aneth, UT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
26.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
13.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
91.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
1.0
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
6
Most Common Type
Fire
2 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Fire → | Fire | Jul 2025 | — | — |
| Pack Creek Fire → | Fire | Jun 2021 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Coastal Storm | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Jan 1977 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$94,500
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.29
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $94,500 |
| 106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only) | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Aneth has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, avalanche, winter weather. The area has had 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (2 declarations). 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.