Wasco County, Oregon

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 26,599

67.8NRI
Relatively Low

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

26,599

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Building Value

$8.1B

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Annual Hazard Loss

$28.9M

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Hazards Tracked

15

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Wildfire

Relatively High
Annual Loss$14.8M
Risk Score98.1
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Volcanic Activity

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$28K
Risk Score91.2
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Ice Storm

Relatively High
Annual Loss$609K
Risk Score84.2
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Earthquake

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$2.4M
Risk Score83.0
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Avalanche

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score73.2
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Riverine Flooding

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$9.5M
Risk Score59.2
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Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score55.2
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Cold Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$799K
Risk Score43.1
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Heat Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$280K
Risk Score42.6

Winter Weather

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$49K
Risk Score40.1

Lightning

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$163K
Risk Score38.5
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Drought

Very Low
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score17.5
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Hail

Very Low
Annual Loss$62K
Risk Score16.5
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Strong Wind

Very Low
Annual Loss$135K
Risk Score15.1
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Tornado

Very Low
Annual Loss$18K
Risk Score4.7

Wasco County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

67.8+19.1 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

98.1+49.4 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

28.5-20.7 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

44.8-3.9 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

28.5

Relatively Low

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

44.8

Relatively Moderate

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

🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice

Wasco County has relatively high wildfire risk. Homeowners should verify adequate fire coverage with their insurance provider. Standard policies may not fully cover wildfire damage in high-risk areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

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