Natural Disasters in Toquerville, UT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
92.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
94.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
20.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
45.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99.8 |
| Lightning | 99.2 |
| Landslide | 98.6 |
| Heat Wave | 90.8 |
| Avalanche | 86.7 |
| Earthquake | 81.1 |
| Volcanic Activity | 65.5 |
| Ice Storm | 52.2 |
| Winter Weather | 47.3 |
| Drought | 38.8 |
| Strong Wind | 13.4 |
| Tornado | 6.0 |
| Hail | 5.6 |
| Cold Wave | 5.0 |
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
14
Most Recent
Fire
Jun 2025
Most Common Type
Fire
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | Fire | FORSYTH FIRE |
| Jul 13, 2020 | Fire | VEYO WEST FIRE |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 21, 2016 | Fire | SADDLE FIRE |
| Nov 3, 2012 | Flood | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Feb 11, 2011 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 2009 | Fire | MILL FLAT FIRE |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 27, 2005 | Fire | BLUE SPRINGS FIRE |
| Feb 1, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 16, 2004 | Fire | BROOKSIDE FIRE |
| Jan 31, 1989 | Flood | DIKE FAILURE & FLASH FLOODING |
| Jan 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
5
Total IA Distributed
$40,606
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4525 | 5 | $40,606 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
62
Total Claims Paid
$1,194,159
Avg Claim Payout
$19,261
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$15,164,356
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
274
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1955 | Flood | 111 | $7,183,624 |
| DR-1576 | Severe Storm(s) | 134 | $6,393,299 |
| DR-4088 | Flood | 29 | $1,587,433 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
13
Federal Funding
$3,789,889
Properties Protected
9
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.16
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 300.6: Vegetation Management - Erosion | 3 | $600,118 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $125,145 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $99,000 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $30,769 |
| 200.6: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Landslide; 302.1: Landslide Stabilization - Structural | 1 | $1,172,035 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Toquerville has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, lightning, landslide. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (6 declarations). 62 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $15,164,356 in public assistance recovery funding. $40,606 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 13 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.