Benton County, Washington
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 206,541
87.1NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
206,541
🏠
Building Value
$39.3B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$69.8M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🔥
Relatively ModerateWildfire
Annual Loss$6.9M
Risk Score96.7
🌡️
Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$5.6M
Risk Score94.4
🏔️
Relatively ModerateEarthquake
Annual Loss$9.6M
Risk Score93.1
⛄
Relatively HighWinter Weather
Annual Loss$496K
Risk Score92.0
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$40.3M
Risk Score89.7
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$929K
Risk Score89.3
🥶
Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$4.5M
Risk Score82.4
🌋
Very LowVolcanic Activity
Annual Loss$856
Risk Score81.1
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$13K
Risk Score77.5
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$400K
Risk Score63.0
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$305K
Risk Score52.3
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$528K
Risk Score46.4
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$148
Risk Score33.8
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score28.1
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$240K
Risk Score19.6
Benton County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
87.1+38.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
96.7+48.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
30.3-18.9 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
58.6+9.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
30.3
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
58.6
Relatively ModerateHigher 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.