Natural Disasters in La Sal, 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)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 98.5 |
| Avalanche | 89.0 |
| Winter Weather | 82.6 |
| Wildfire | 82.3 |
| Lightning | 81.0 |
| Heat Wave | 78.2 |
| Drought | 56.9 |
| Earthquake | 55.7 |
| Ice Storm | 22.9 |
| Volcanic Activity | 20.8 |
| Strong Wind | 6.0 |
| Tornado | 5.4 |
| Cold Wave | 2.8 |
| Hail | 2.4 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
6
Most Recent
Fire
Jul 2025
Most Common Type
Fire
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2025 | Fire | DEER CREEK FIRE |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Fire | PACK CREEK FIRE |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1
Total IA Distributed
$1,937
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4525 | 1 | $1,937 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
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.
La Sal 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). $1,937 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.