Skagit County, Washington
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 129,360
88.8NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
129,360
🏠
Building Value
$29.7B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$80.9M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
17
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighVolcanic Activity
Annual Loss$3.3M
Risk Score99.0
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Relatively ModerateEarthquake
Annual Loss$32.6M
Risk Score97.0
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$83K
Risk Score92.4
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score92.2
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Relatively HighCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$7.0M
Risk Score91.4
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$34.0M
Risk Score87.8
🏔️
Relatively LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$107K
Risk Score78.2
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$162K
Risk Score73.3
Show all 17 hazards
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$920K
Risk Score68.9
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$57K
Risk Score52.5
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$250K
Risk Score50.4
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$701K
Risk Score40.2
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Very LowTsunami
Annual Loss$355K
Risk Score30.8
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$181
Risk Score13.7
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$84K
Risk Score11.2
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$12K
Risk Score4.7
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score1.5
Skagit County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
88.8+40.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
52.5+3.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
31.7-17.5 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
73.4+24.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
31.7
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
73.4
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.