Washington County, Idaho

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 10,478

30.3NRI
Very Low

Overall Risk Rating

👥

Population

10,478

🏠

Building Value

$3.2B

💰

Annual Hazard Loss

$7.5M

⚠️

Hazards Tracked

15

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

🔥

Wildfire

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$3.2M
Risk Score95.6
🏔️

Avalanche

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$8K
Risk Score73.5
⛰️

Landslide

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score72.9
🏔️

Earthquake

Very Low
Annual Loss$253K
Risk Score53.8

Winter Weather

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$51K
Risk Score51.6
🌋

Volcanic Activity

Very Low
Annual Loss$5
Risk Score40.1
🌡️

Heat Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$158K
Risk Score38.3
🌊

Riverine Flooding

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$3.4M
Risk Score38.2
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💨

Strong Wind

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$151K
Risk Score21.9
🧊

Hail

Very Low
Annual Loss$50K
Risk Score18.7

Lightning

Very Low
Annual Loss$45K
Risk Score17.5
❄️

Ice Storm

Very Low
Annual Loss$8K
Risk Score15.9
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Drought

Very Low
Annual Loss$237
Risk Score14.2
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Cold Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$41K
Risk Score8.0
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Tornado

Very Low
Annual Loss$18K
Risk Score5.5

Washington County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

30.3-18.4 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

95.6+46.9 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

70.0+20.8 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

7.0-41.7 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

70.0

Relatively High

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

7.0

Very Low

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.