Thurston County, Washington
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 294,398
94.5NRI
Relatively High
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
294,398
🏠
Building Value
$64.5B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$190.6M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
17
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively HighLandslide
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score99.0
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Relatively HighEarthquake
Annual Loss$133.7M
Risk Score98.9
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Relatively ModerateVolcanic Activity
Annual Loss$195K
Risk Score94.1
🌊
Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$49.7M
Risk Score90.8
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$3.7M
Risk Score90.6
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$210K
Risk Score65.9
🏖️
Relatively LowCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$479K
Risk Score58.6
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$84K
Risk Score57.1
Show all 17 hazards
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$95K
Risk Score56.5
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$129K
Risk Score30.3
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$282K
Risk Score25.2
🌪️
Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$431K
Risk Score25.0
🌊
Very LowTsunami
Annual Loss$91K
Risk Score13.8
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$107
Risk Score13.3
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$21K
Risk Score6.3
🏔️
Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$3
Risk Score5.8
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$21
Risk Score2.9
Thurston County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
94.5+45.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
57.1+8.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
19.5-29.7 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
65.0+16.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
19.5
Very LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
65.0
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.