Moderate Risk Utah  ·  Earthquake / Wildfire

Tooele County UT

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

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
72
Area
6,941
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Wildfire
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Tooele County UT in Utah faces earthquake / wildfire risk across its 6,941 square mile area. Tooele hosts Dugway Proving Ground chemical weapons testing and Wasatch Fault earthquake risk. Tooele 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) 882-3221
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Tooele County UT
State Utah (UT)
Population 72
Area 6,941 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

// Major Cities

Tooele UT

// Cities in This County

// Other Utah Counties

// Nearby Infrastructure Risks

Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.

Dugway Proving Ground UT
Military Installation  ·  Dugway, UT  ·  US Army  ·  25-mi risk zone
8/10 High
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Tooele Chemical Agent Disposal Facility UT
Nuclear Weapons  ·  Tooele, UT  ·  US Army / Department of Defense  ·  10-mi risk zone
8/10 High
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Deseret Chemical Depot Utah Blue Grass
Nuclear Weapons  ·  Tooele, UT  ·  US Army  ·  10-mi risk zone
8/10 High

Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.