Logan Metro Area Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
The chance of earthquake damage in Logan Area is higher than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Logan Area is much lower than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #47
| Logan Area | 3.23 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #99
| Logan Area | 0.0009 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #811
| Logan Area | 12.09 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 1,344 other weather extremes events from 1950 to 2010 were recorded in Logan Area. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 0 | Cold: | 0 | Dense Fog: | 6 | Drought: | 16 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 116 | Hail: | 352 | Heat: | 0 | Heavy Snow: | 10 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 0 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 13 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 595 | Tropical Storm: | 0 | Wildfire: | 28 | Winter Storm: | 0 | Winter Weather: | 0 |
| Other: | 208 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
A total of 2 volcanoes are found in or near Logan Area.
| Distance (miles) | Name | Region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation (foot) | Type | Status | Last Eruption |
| 100.3 | Wapi Lava Field | US-Idaho, United States | 42.88 | -113.22 | 1604 | Shield volcano | Radiocarbon | Last known eruption B.C. (Holocene) |
| 116.5 | Hell's Half Acre | US-Idaho, United States | 43.5 | -112.45 | 1631 | Shield volcano | Radiocarbon | Last known eruption B.C. (Holocene) |
Historical Earthquake Events
A total of 25 historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Logan Area.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Depth (km) | Latitude | Longitude |
| 45.3 | 1934-03-12 | 6.6 | N/A | 41.5 | -112.5 |
| 41.0 | 1975-03-28 | 6.1 | N/A | 42.06 | -112.55 |
| 37.8 | 1934-03-12 | 6 | N/A | 41.75 | -112.5 |
| 5.8 | 1962-08-30 | 5.7 | N/A | 41.8 | -111.8 |
| 38.8 | 1975-03-29 | 4.7 | N/A | 42.02 | -112.52 |
| 39.3 | 1978-11-30 | 4.7 | 4 | 42.11 | -112.49 |
| 39.5 | 1973-04-14 | 4.7 | 24 | 42.1 | -112.5 |
| 9.7 | 1972-03-06 | 4.6 | 5 | 41.9 | -111.6 |
| 19.5 | 1966-03-17 | 4.4 | N/A | 41.7 | -111.5 |
| 41.2 | 1975-03-27 | 4.4 | N/A | 42.07 | -112.55 |
| 1.3 | 1964-10-18 | 4.3 | N/A | 41.9 | -111.8 |
| 40.6 | 1967-12-07 | 4.3 | N/A | 41.3 | -111.7 |
| 46.1 | 1978-10-24 | 4.3 | 7 | 42.55 | -111.84 |
| 47.2 | 1976-11-05 | 4.1 | 7 | 41.81 | -112.7 |
| 39.6 | 1978-12-20 | 3.9 | 6 | 42.12 | -112.49 |
| 38.6 | 1983-11-19 | 3.8 | 5 | 42.06 | -112.5 |
| 31.0 | 1963-08-14 | 3.7 | N/A | 41.5 | -112.1 |
| 48.4 | 1979-06-03 | 3.7 | 5 | 42.51 | -111.36 |
| 29.5 | 1971-07-16 | 3.6 | 5 | 42.2 | -111.4 |
| 34.0 | 1983-12-11 | 3.6 | 6 | 42.35 | -111.57 |
| 38.2 | 1985-01-26 | 3.6 | 2 | 41.89 | -112.53 |
| 39.1 | 1976-05-14 | 3.6 | 7 | 42.12 | -112.48 |
| 24.8 | 1966-02-11 | 3.5 | N/A | 42.1 | -111.4 |
| 40.6 | 1967-03-05 | 3.5 | N/A | 41.3 | -111.7 |
| 42.1 | 1978-11-30 | 3.5 | 4 | 42.11 | -112.55 |
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 1 historical tornado event that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Logan Area.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 46.4 | 1968-08-14 | 2 | 41°15'N / 112°05'W | 1.50 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Weber |
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.