Washington County, Oregon
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 600,172
96.0NRI
Relatively High
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
600,172
🏠
Building Value
$131.6B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$270.3M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🏔️
Relatively HighEarthquake
Annual Loss$162.9M
Risk Score99.0
🌡️
Relatively HighHeat Wave
Annual Loss$11.2M
Risk Score96.6
🌊
Relatively HighRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$80.6M
Risk Score93.9
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score91.4
🥶
Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$9.4M
Risk Score90.1
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Relatively LowVolcanic Activity
Annual Loss$16K
Risk Score89.3
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$43K
Risk Score85.8
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score81.7
Show all 16 hazards
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score80.1
⛄
Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$216K
Risk Score75.2
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score53.1
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$65K
Risk Score50.9
🧊
Very LowHail
Annual Loss$151K
Risk Score29.8
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score12.2
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$11
Risk Score10.2
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No RatingCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Washington County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
96.0+47.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
50.9+2.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
12.9-36.3 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
74.3+25.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
12.9
Very LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
74.3
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.