Hazard Score
248 Catastrophes Recorded
Weber County, Utah
1 Cities with a Population of 266,844, and 78,748 Households
Weber County in Utah faces a relatively moderate risk of natural disasters and climate hazards, with a high population density and significant infrastructure value at risk. The area experiences a variety of risks, including wildfires, tornadoes, hailstorms, and winter storms. The risk score for the county is 94.2, indicating a relatively moderate level of risk overall. The county has a high level of resilience, with a very high rating of 88.8, indicating a strong capacity to withstand and recover from disasters.
Specific climate factors impacting hazard risk in Weber County include a high frequency of lightning events and snowstorms, as well as occasional flooding events. The county is situated near the Great Salt Lake and has mountainous terrain, increasing the likelihood of flash floods and mudslides during heavy precipitation events. The presence of fault lines in the region also poses a risk of earthquakes, with a relatively high risk rating of 98.5. Historical events such as wildfires in the area have caused significant damage, highlighting the need for robust disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies.
Overall, Weber County faces a diverse range of natural disaster risks due to its unique geographical features and proximity to various hazards. With a relatively moderate risk rating of 94.2, the county must prioritize comprehensive disaster planning and infrastructure resilience measures to protect its population and assets. Collaborative efforts between local authorities, emergency services, and the community are essential to mitigate the impact of future disasters and ensure the county's long-term sustainability and safety.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Very Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Very Low
HAZARDS
128
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
40
Water Bodies
3
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
45
Hazard Shelters
21
Fire Stations
3
Hospitals
8
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Weber County, located in Utah, has a population of 266,844 people with a population density of 404.4 per square mile. The population has seen an increase from 2010, when it was recorded at 231,236. The county is predominantly white, with 73.8% of the population being white, followed by Hispanic at 14.5%, and other races making up the remaining percentage. In terms of age distribution, the median age in Weber County is 30.8, with males slightly younger at 30.2 and females at 31.4. The county has a relatively high average household size of 2.9, and there are 78,748 households in the area.
Compared to other counties in Utah, Weber County stands out with its relatively high population density of 404.4 per square mile, which is above the state average. The county also has a higher percentage of white residents compared to the state average, which is around 79.4%. The median age in Weber County is lower than the state average of 30.8, indicating a younger population. Additionally, the average household size in Weber County is higher than the state average of 2.85. The county also has a significant number of farms, with 1,260 reported in 2017, indicating a strong agricultural presence in the area.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Dry Bread Hollow
2023-07-16
Mm 84
2023-07-13
Bluff Fire
2023-07-04
Nordic
2023-06-27
Pole
2023-06-26
Olive
2023-05-03
Viking
2022-09-09
Nordic
2022-09-09
39
2022-09-08
Valley Fire
2022-09-06
Edgemont Assist
2022-09-03
Stevens
2022-09-02
Canyon Fire
2022-08-30
Rock Band
2022-08-24
Triple Nickel
2022-08-24
Rockin H
2022-08-20
Taylor
2022-08-14
A Street
2022-06-18
36th Street
2022-05-26
Marsh
2022-05-06
Lightning Ridge
2021-09-19
Skyline
2021-09-18
Willard Peak
2021-09-15
Wheeler
2021-08-25
Hooper
2021-08-10
Bear Hollow
2021-08-03
Allen
2021-07-29
Art Nord
2021-07-24
Alaskan
2021-07-15
Canyon
2021-07-14
21st Street
2021-07-14
Pelican Xcf
2021-07-04
Skyline
2021-06-27
Pineview Beach
2021-06-26
Mount Ogden
2021-06-24
North Ogden Divide
2021-06-20
Parker Dr
2021-06-13
River Bottom
2021-06-06
Taylor Canyon
2021-06-01
Coldwater Canyon
2021-05-30
Taylor
2021-04-12
Lowland
2021-04-11
Horse Pasture
2021-03-19
Slaterville
2021-03-02
Huntsville
2020-12-10
Pine View
2020-11-05
Pipeline
2020-11-02
Evergreen
2020-11-01
Baldy Ridge
2020-09-27
Baldy Ridge 2
2020-09-27
North Ogden Divide
2020-09-18
Powerline Road
2020-09-09
Golf Assist
2020-08-31
Hooper Pond
2020-08-31
Earl
2020-08-30
Middle Inlet
2020-08-29
Skyline Trail
2020-08-27
Jump Off
2020-08-25
Bull Ridge
2020-08-25
Eagle
2020-08-16
Highway 39
2020-08-05
Sage Brush
2020-08-03
Water Hollow
2020-07-24
Airport Road
2020-07-19
Liberty
2020-07-17
Mountain Home
2020-07-14
Uintah
2020-07-07
Avon
2020-06-27
Shoreline
2020-06-13
Rocky Fire
2020-06-12
Hailstorm
2020-06-07
9th Street
2020-05-31
Rail Trail
2020-04-10
Taylor
2020-04-09
Warren
2020-03-12
Hooper
2020-03-10
Pineview
2019-11-19
Ray City Assist
2019-11-01
Middle Fork
2019-09-18
Pioneer Assist
2019-09-08
Mm 346
2019-08-28
Snow Basin
2019-08-23
Skyline Trailhead
2019-08-12
West Haven Assist
2019-07-09
North Ogden Divide
2019-07-07
Simoron
2019-07-05
Powerline
2019-07-05
Sewer Plant
2019-07-01
Beus
2019-06-28
Bear River State Park
2019-06-09
Barrett Canyon
2019-06-07
Norton
2019-04-04
Compass
2018-10-01
Valley
2018-09-25
Swamp
2018-09-11
Stack Yard
2018-09-04
North Fork
2018-08-31
Avon
2018-08-30
West Weber
2018-08-23
Hailstorm
2018-08-22
Gun Range
2018-08-04
Ogden Canyon
2018-08-01
Weber Canyon
2018-07-29
Lower Meadows
2018-07-29
Refuge
2018-07-27
Lee
2018-07-08
Magpie
2018-07-08
Wilson
2018-07-05
North Fork
2018-07-05
Shoreline Trail
2018-06-30
Ridgedale
2018-06-25
Burley
2018-06-21
Slaterville
2018-06-14
Raccoon
2018-06-11
Pioneer
2018-06-09
Ogden Bay
2018-05-15
Norman
2018-05-11
River
2018-03-12
900 South
2018-03-11
5145 Airport Rd
2017-09-09
Uintah
2017-09-05
Roy
2017-08-29
Fa000884 Fremont Island
2017-08-23
Wolf Creek
2017-08-23
Davies
2017-08-21
Mason
2017-08-15
Ogden Divide
2017-08-07
Railroad
2017-08-06
Autolid
2017-08-03
Batman
2017-08-03
Cache Valley Creek
2017-08-03
Weber River
2017-08-01
Twelfth Street
2017-07-24
Compass Minerals
2017-07-15
Grant
2017-07-14
Gee
2017-07-13
Hoggies
2017-07-11
3500 West
2017-07-10
24th Street
2017-07-05
South Fork A16
2017-06-29
Lund
2017-06-21
Overpass
2017-06-13
Ray City
2017-06-12
Gun Range
2017-06-06
Petterson
2017-05-30
Fowers
2017-05-24
Sexton
2017-05-15
Old Highway
2017-05-13
Cottonwood
2017-04-12
Rail
2017-03-13
High Country
2017-03-13
Tornado
2016-09-22
Weber Canyon 2
2016-09-10
Wolf Canyon
2016-09-01
Avon
2016-08-31
Bailey
2016-08-29
Hill 52 #4
2016-08-27
Taylor Canyon
2016-08-17
900 South
2016-08-13
7500 West
2016-08-09
Art Nord
2016-08-09
Mcmichael
2016-08-02
Wasatch Ridge 1
2016-07-31
I84mm82
2016-07-25
Liberty
2016-07-25
Hill 52 # 3
2016-07-24
Lightning Ridge 1
2016-07-24
Pole Patch
2016-07-22
South Fork A 2
2016-07-21
Marriott
2016-07-19
Jefferson
2016-07-14
Botts 5
2016-07-09
Canyon
2016-07-04
Arthur Way
2016-07-04
Hill 52
2016-07-04
Hill 52 # 2
2016-07-04
Botts #2
2016-07-03
South Fork 22
2016-07-03
South Plain
2016-07-01
North Track
2016-07-01
12th Street
2016-06-28
Huntsville
2016-06-28
Waterfall
2016-06-26
Overpass
2016-06-25
Ditch
2016-06-23
Olive
2016-06-22
Mm348
2016-06-19
Anderson Douglas Pavilion
2016-06-19
700 South
2016-06-05
Winn
2016-03-24
Jefferson Hunt
2015-10-16
Powder Mountain
2015-10-08
Lightning Ridge
2015-10-04
Harold Crane Rx
2015-09-29
Rocking H
2015-09-21
Middle Inlet Picnic
2015-09-05
Ogden Canyon
2015-09-03
Little Mountain
2015-09-02
Perry Reservoir
2015-08-16
Mill Canyon
2015-08-16
Milk
2015-08-01
Dry Bread Hollow 1
2015-08-01
Middle Inlet
2015-07-04
I84
2015-07-01
Lightning Ridge 1
2015-06-21
Lightning Ridge 2
2015-06-21
North Ogden Divide
2015-05-06
Pine View
2015-04-20
Slaterville
2015-03-17
Stringtown
2015-03-16
Hesslop
2015-03-10
Port Ramp Marina Rx
2015-03-03
Hunter
2014-10-30
Ogden Canyon
2014-10-25
West Weber
2014-09-18
Elk
2014-09-04
North Ogden Divide South
2014-08-24
Hwy 89
2014-08-20
Dry Bread 3
2014-08-08
Indian
2014-07-20
Lightning Ridge 2
2014-07-20
Farr West
2014-07-19
Uintah
2014-07-17
Ross Kelly
2014-07-07
Shepherd
2014-07-05
Pine View
2014-07-05
Jefferson
2014-06-06
Jefferson
2014-06-06
Hailstorm
2010-04-21
Hailstorm
2009-06-21
Hailstorm
2007-08-22
Hailstorm
2007-08-22
Hailstorm
2007-08-18
Hailstorm
2003-08-03
Hailstorm
2003-08-03
Tornado
1998-05-21
Hailstorm
1998-05-08
Hailstorm
1997-06-10
Tornado
1996-05-29
Tornado
1995-12-05
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1991-09-05Tornado
1990-04-23
Hailstorm
1987-05-20
Hailstorm
1986-09-09
Hailstorm
1985-06-25
Hailstorm
1983-08-21
Hailstorm
1978-04-17
Tornado
1968-08-14