Pierce County, Washington
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 920,483
98.5NRI
Relatively High
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
920,483
🏠
Building Value
$180.4B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$531.9M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
17
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🏔️
Relatively HighEarthquake
Annual Loss$363.8M
Risk Score99.6
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Relatively HighVolcanic Activity
Annual Loss$6.8M
Risk Score99.3
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Very HighAvalanche
Annual Loss$8.6M
Risk Score98.4
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Relatively HighHeat Wave
Annual Loss$13.5M
Risk Score97.3
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$366K
Risk Score97.0
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Relatively HighRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$121.6M
Risk Score96.2
🥶
Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$9.6M
Risk Score90.6
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score89.9
Show all 17 hazards
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$727K
Risk Score84.4
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$332K
Risk Score84.4
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$386K
Risk Score76.8
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Relatively ModerateCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score71.4
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Relatively LowTsunami
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score49.2
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$544K
Risk Score41.8
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score41.2
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$71K
Risk Score16.3
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$11
Risk Score12.8
Pierce County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
98.5+49.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
76.8+28.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
14.4-34.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
60.1+11.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
14.4
Very LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
60.1
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.