Hail Risk in Oregon
All Oregon counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hail score
Hail risk — ice stones from severe thunderstorms that damage property and crops — is rated for 36 of 36 Oregon counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Deschutes County carries the state's highest hail score at 79.8, with $1M in expected annual hail losses.
No Oregon county reaches the High band for hail, and expected annual losses from hail total roughly $4M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hail
| # | County | Hail Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deschutes County | Medium | 0.39 / yr | $1M | |
| 2 | Crook County | Low | 0.32 / yr | $304K | |
| 3 | Malheur County | Low | 0.11 / yr | $303K | |
| 4 | Umatilla County | Low | 0.39 / yr | $238K | |
| 5 | Jackson County | Low | 0.16 / yr | $202K | |
| 6 | Marion County | Low | 0.13 / yr | $172K | |
| 7 | Baker County | Low | 0.26 / yr | $134K | |
| 8 | Morrow County | Low | 0.29 / yr | $175K | |
| 9 | Jefferson County | Very Low | 0.41 / yr | $147K | |
| 10 | Clackamas County | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $165K | |
| 11 | Lane County | Very Low | 0.17 / yr | $119K | |
| 12 | Wallowa County | Very Low | 0.37 / yr | $85K | |
| 13 | Washington County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $151K | |
| 14 | Klamath County | Very Low | 0.17 / yr | $81K | |
| 15 | Douglas County | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $62K | |
| 16 | Linn County | Very Low | 0.23 / yr | $83K | |
| 17 | Union County | Very Low | 0.38 / yr | $69K | |
| 18 | Josephine County | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $53K | |
| 19 | Wasco County | Very Low | 0.25 / yr | $62K | |
| 20 | Grant County | Very Low | 0.21 / yr | $28K | |
| 21 | Yamhill County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $32K | |
| 22 | Hood River County | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $34K | |
| 23 | Polk County | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $25K | |
| 24 | Lake County | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $17K | |
| 25 | Benton County | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $21K | |
| 26 | Wheeler County | Very Low | 0.28 / yr | $11K | |
| 27 | Sherman County | Very Low | 0.22 / yr | $15K | |
| 28 | Gilliam County | Very Low | 0.22 / yr | $12K | |
| 29 | Columbia County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $13K | |
| 30 | Clatsop County | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $8K | |
| 31 | Tillamook County | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $8K | |
| 32 | Coos County | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $7K | |
| 33 | Harney County | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $6K | |
| 34 | Lincoln County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $5K | |
| 35 | Curry County | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $4K | |
| 36 | Multnomah County | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $3K |
36 Oregon counties with measurable hail risk. See the national hail ranking or all Oregon counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Oregon county has the highest hail risk?
Deschutes County has the highest FEMA hail risk score in Oregon at 79.8 (Medium), with $1M in expected annual losses and about 0.39 events per year.
How many Oregon counties face significant hail risk?
36 Oregon counties record measurable hail risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.