Wasco County, Oregon
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 26,599
Overall Risk Rating
Population
26,599
Building Value
$8.1B
Annual Hazard Loss
$28.9M
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
Wildfire
Volcanic Activity
Ice Storm
Earthquake
Avalanche
Riverine Flooding
Landslide
Cold Wave
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Heat Wave
Winter Weather
Lightning
Drought
Hail
Strong Wind
Tornado
Wasco County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
28.5
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
44.8
Relatively ModerateHigher 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
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.