NaturalDisasterRisk
US Hazard Intelligence

Natural Disaster Risk
East Carbon, UT

2026 Risk Report ยท FEMA ยท NOAA ยท USGS

Overall Risk
37
/100 ยท Low

Risk Score Overviewโ€” East Carbon

Hazard Breakdown
๐ŸŒŠ Flood Risk โ†’42/100 โ€” Moderate
โšก Earthquake Risk โ†’52/100 โ€” Moderate

๐ŸŒŠ Flood Risk โ€” East Carbon

42Moderate
โ—Moderate ยท 42/100

East Carbon has a flood risk score of 42/100, classified as Moderate. This score is derived from FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, flood zone designations, and NOAA precipitation records.

FEMA Flood Zones: Properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs โ€” Zones A and V) face the highest risk and are required to carry flood insurance if they have federally-backed mortgages.

๐ŸŒช๏ธ Tornado Risk โ€” East Carbon

20Very Low
โ—Very Low ยท 20/100

Tornado risk score: 20/100 โ€” Very Low. Based on NOAA Storm Events Database historical tornado tracks and frequency data.

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โšก Earthquake Risk โ€” East Carbon

52Moderate
โ—Moderate ยท 52/100

Earthquake risk score: 52/100 โ€” Moderate. Based on USGS National Seismic Hazard Model and historical seismic event data for this region.

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๐Ÿ”ฅ Wildfire Risk โ€” East Carbon

68High
โ—High ยท 68/100

Wildfire risk score: 68/100 โ€” High. Based on USDA Forest Service wildfire risk data and historical fire perimeter records.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ What This Means for Home Insurance in East Carbon

๐ŸŒŠ Flood Insurance

Standard homeowners policies do not cover flood damage. Properties in FEMA flood zones may be required to purchase NFIP coverage. Flood insurance is strongly recommended in this area.

โšก Earthquake Insurance

Earthquake damage is excluded from standard homeowners policies. A separate earthquake rider or policy is required. Given the elevated risk, this coverage is worth considering.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Wildfire & Wind

Homeowners insurance typically covers wind and fire damage, but high-risk areas may see coverage restrictions or surcharges. Review your policy limits.

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions โ€” East Carbon

Is East Carbon in a flood zone?

East Carbon has a flood risk score of 42/100, classified as Moderate. Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center for specific parcel-level flood zone designations.

Does East Carbon get tornadoes?

East Carbon has a tornado risk score of 20/100. Tornadoes are rare in this area.

What is the earthquake risk in East Carbon?

East Carbon has an earthquake risk score of 52/100 (Moderate), based on USGS seismic hazard assessments and historical earthquake data.

Is East Carbon at risk for wildfires?

East Carbon's wildfire risk score is 68/100 (High), reflecting proximity to wildland-urban interface areas and historical fire perimeter data.

How does natural disaster risk affect home insurance in East Carbon?

Areas with higher risk scores typically see higher home insurance premiums. Standard homeowners insurance does not cover floods โ€” a separate NFIP or private flood policy is required. Earthquake damage also requires a separate rider or policy. Check with a local insurance agent for coverage recommendations specific to East Carbon.

Risk Score Scale

0โ€“20 โ€” Very Low
21โ€“40 โ€” Low
41โ€“60 โ€” Moderate
61โ€“80 โ€” High
81โ€“100 โ€” Very High