Washington County hazard data

St. George, UT Disaster Risk

FEMA rates relative wildfire risk for Washington County as relatively high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 0.018 per year for the area.

#1 of 10 covered Utah cities for wildfire risk β†’FEMA relative score 99.9/100 Β· county scale

FEMA summary

St. George's wildfire risk is relatively high at county scale.

FEMA's profile for Washington County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 0.018 per year for wildfire. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is relatively high; the annualized frequency is a separate measure.

Hazard metrics cover FEMA county-equivalent geographies rather than individual addresses or parcels. Use local or state hazard maps before making a property, insurance, retrofit, or evacuation decision.

FEMA annualized frequency

0.018 per year

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FEMA area population
180,117
Data geography
County equivalent
FEMA relative score
99.9/100
FEMA source
v1.19.0

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FEMA NRI profile

Wildfire

Relatively High

FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.

Relative FEMA score

99.9/100

FEMA annualized frequency
0.018 per year
FEMA area loss estimate
$72M
Recorded events
Not used

How to read this

Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.

The area loss estimate combines FEMA's modeled losses to buildings, population, and agriculture across Washington County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.

City risk summary

Wildfire risk in St. George

For St. George, FEMA rates wildfire risk for Washington County as relatively high, with a relative score of 99.9/100. The next highest relative scores are riverine flooding at 99.0/100 and landslide at 98.1/100.

Using FEMA data for Washington County, St. George is #1 among 10 covered Utah entries for wildfire risk. North Las Vegas is about 100 straight-line miles from the St. George map point; its FEMA figures cover Clark County.

What to check for wildfire

  • βœ“Check the official fire-hazard zone and evacuation routes for the address.
  • βœ“Review roof, vent, siding, defensible-space, and road-access conditions.
  • βœ“Confirm insurance availability, limits, deductibles, and temporary-living coverage.

Household preparation

Official guidance β†—

For homeowners and movers

  • βœ“Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions.
  • βœ“Review policy exclusions, deductibles, and temporary-living coverage with a licensed professional.
  • βœ“Keep inspections, inventories, and critical documents in a secure location you can access after an emergency.

Preparedness actions

  • βœ“Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions.
  • βœ“Maintain water, food, lighting, medications, and communications for several days.
  • βœ“Create a household communication plan and practice it before an emergency.
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Where this profile applies

The map shows St. George. All FEMA figures on this page cover Washington County.

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City
St. George, UT
FEMA data area
Washington County
County FIPS
49053

Questions about disaster risk in St. George

The FEMA figures cover Washington County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.

How much wildfire risk does St. George, UT have?

FEMA rates relative wildfire risk for Washington County as relatively high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 0.018 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.

Where does St. George rank for wildfire risk in Utah?

Among 10 Utah cities covered by this directory, St. George is #1 for relative wildfire risk based on FEMA's score for Washington County. Homes within St. George can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.

Which natural hazards rank highest around St. George?

In FEMA's data for Washington County, the highest relative ratings are Wildfire (Relatively High), Riverine Flooding (Relatively High), and Landslide (Relatively High). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.

Are the disaster-risk numbers for St. George or Washington County?

The hazard numbers cover Washington County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.

Is St. George safe from natural disasters?

FEMA gives Washington County an overall relative risk rating of relatively high. Conditions at a specific home depend on its hazard zones, building type, maintenance, insurance, and access to evacuation routes and emergency services.

What should a household in St. George do first for wildfire preparedness?

Start with this step: Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions. Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions. Use Ready.gov Be Informed and local emergency guidance for a complete plan.

Nearby city comparisons

Distances are measured between city coordinates.

CityDistanceWildfire ratingRelative score
North Las Vegas, NV100 miRelatively High99.4

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Data sources

Hazard metrics come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 (March 2023). City population and coordinates come from SimpleMaps US Cities Database. For current conditions, use official local maps, warnings, inspections, and professional advice.