Oregon Natural Disaster Risk by County
FEMA National Risk Index rankings for all 36 counties
Oregon spans 36 counties with an average FEMA National Risk Index score of 63.4 (high risk) and roughly $2.53B in combined expected annual loss statewide. 6 counties are rated High or Very High risk.
Leading the state for risk is Multnomah County (score 98.5, high), while Gilliam County (score 2.7) carries the lowest. Use the table below to compare every county by score, top hazard, and expected annual loss.
County Rankings
| # | County | Risk Score | Risk Rating | Top Hazard | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multnomah County | High | Earthquake | $440M | |
| 2 | Lane County | High | Earthquake | $221M | |
| 3 | Washington County | High | Earthquake | $270M | |
| 4 | Marion County | High | Earthquake | $171M | |
| 5 | Clatsop County | High | Tsunami | $145M | |
| 6 | Clackamas County | High | Earthquake | $219M | |
| 7 | Douglas County | Medium | Wildfire | $94M | |
| 8 | Jackson County | Medium | Wildfire | $122M | |
| 9 | Coos County | Medium | Earthquake | $90M | |
| 10 | Josephine County | Medium | Wildfire | $70M | |
| 11 | Lincoln County | Medium | Earthquake | $59M | |
| 12 | Linn County | Medium | Earthquake | $71M | |
| 13 | Curry County | Medium | Earthquake | $44M | |
| 14 | Deschutes County | Medium | Wildfire | $66M | |
| 15 | Benton County | Medium | Landslide | $64M | |
| 16 | Yamhill County | Medium | Earthquake | $56M | |
| 17 | Umatilla County | Medium | Wildfire | $40M | |
| 18 | Tillamook County | Medium | Earthquake | $39M | |
| 19 | Klamath County | Low | Earthquake | $33M | |
| 20 | Polk County | Low | Earthquake | $38M | |
| 21 | Columbia County | Low | Earthquake | $34M | |
| 22 | Wasco County | Low | Wildfire | $29M | |
| 23 | Baker County | Low | Wildfire | $12M | |
| 24 | Union County | Low | Wildfire | $12M | |
| 25 | Malheur County | Very Low | Wildfire | $10M | |
| 26 | Wallowa County | Very Low | Wildfire | $8M | |
| 27 | Crook County | Very Low | Wildfire | $10M | |
| 28 | Grant County | Very Low | Wildfire | $7M | |
| 29 | Hood River County | Very Low | Volcanic Activity | $15M | |
| 30 | Jefferson County | Very Low | Wildfire | $10M | |
| 31 | Morrow County | Very Low | Wildfire | $9M | |
| 32 | Harney County | Very Low | Wildfire | $7M | |
| 33 | Lake County | Very Low | Wildfire | $6M | |
| 34 | Wheeler County | Very Low | Wildfire | $3M | |
| 35 | Sherman County | Very Low | Wildfire | $3M | |
| 36 | Gilliam County | Very Low | Wildfire | $2M |
All 36 Oregon counties, ranked by FEMA National Risk Index score.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Oregon county has the highest natural disaster risk?
Multnomah County has the highest FEMA National Risk Index score in Oregon at 98.5 (High), driven largely by earthquake.
What is the average natural disaster risk in Oregon?
Oregon counties average a National Risk Index score of 63.4 across 36 counties, with 6 rated High or Very High risk.
How much are expected annual losses across Oregon?
FEMA estimates roughly $2.53B in combined expected annual loss from natural hazards across all Oregon counties.