Moderate Risk Utah  ·  Earthquake / Wildfire

Box Elder County UT

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
55
Area
5,745
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Wildfire
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Box Elder County UT in Utah faces earthquake / wildfire risk across its 5,745 square mile area. Brigham City on the Wasatch Front faces Wasatch Fault earthquake risk near Hill AFB. Box Elder serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 6 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Earthquake / Wildfire
Secondary Hazard Flash Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 7
Last Major Event 2020 Earthquake
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (435) 734-3300
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Box Elder County UT
State Utah (UT)
Population 55
Area 5,745 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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