Landslide Risk in Oregon
All Oregon counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index landslide score
Landslide risk — downhill movement of rock, soil, and debris on unstable slopes — is rated for 36 of 36 Oregon counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Lincoln County carries the state's highest landslide score at 97.5, with $290K in expected annual landslide losses.
No Oregon county reaches the High band for landslide, and expected annual losses from landslide total roughly $2M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Landslide
| # | County | Landslide Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln County | Medium | 9.01 / yr | $290K | |
| 2 | Benton County | Medium | 4.17 / yr | $503K | |
| 3 | Multnomah County | Medium | 2.05 / yr | $296K | |
| 4 | Coos County | Medium | 12.77 / yr | $156K | |
| 5 | Clackamas County | Medium | 1.93 / yr | $210K | |
| 6 | Douglas County | Medium | 7.52 / yr | $106K | |
| 7 | Tillamook County | Medium | 6.86 / yr | $66K | |
| 8 | Curry County | Medium | 3.40 / yr | $54K | |
| 9 | Umatilla County | Medium | 1.72 / yr | $48K | |
| 10 | Columbia County | Medium | 5.56 / yr | $62K | |
| 11 | Clatsop County | Medium | 3.82 / yr | $41K | |
| 12 | Lane County | Medium | 5.47 / yr | $45K | |
| 13 | Yamhill County | Medium | 4.43 / yr | $50K | |
| 14 | Jackson County | Low | 2.86 / yr | $37K | |
| 15 | Hood River County | Low | 0.49 / yr | $50K | |
| 16 | Washington County | Low | 3.91 / yr | $43K | |
| 17 | Josephine County | Low | 3.40 / yr | $27K | |
| 18 | Grant County | Low | 2.33 / yr | $22K | |
| 19 | Polk County | Low | 4.22 / yr | $31K | |
| 20 | Marion County | Low | 3.63 / yr | $23K | |
| 21 | Baker County | Low | 1.78 / yr | $19K | |
| 22 | Deschutes County | Low | 0.49 / yr | $23K | |
| 23 | Linn County | Low | 1.96 / yr | $14K | |
| 24 | Wallowa County | Low | 1.68 / yr | $10K | |
| 25 | Malheur County | Low | 2.83 / yr | $12K | |
| 26 | Crook County | Low | 0.79 / yr | $8K | |
| 27 | Harney County | Low | 2.38 / yr | $7K | |
| 28 | Morrow County | Low | 0.87 / yr | $7K | |
| 29 | Wheeler County | Low | 1.21 / yr | $4K | |
| 30 | Union County | Low | 0.89 / yr | $4K | |
| 31 | Klamath County | Very Low | 1.40 / yr | $2K | |
| 32 | Gilliam County | Very Low | 0.71 / yr | $2K | |
| 33 | Wasco County | Very Low | 1.08 / yr | $2K | |
| 34 | Lake County | Very Low | 2.16 / yr | $777 | |
| 35 | Jefferson County | Very Low | 0.70 / yr | $871 | |
| 36 | Sherman County | Very Low | 0.35 / yr | $766 |
36 Oregon counties with measurable landslide risk. See the national landslide ranking or all Oregon counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Oregon county has the highest landslide risk?
Lincoln County has the highest FEMA landslide risk score in Oregon at 97.5 (Medium), with $290K in expected annual losses and about 9.01 events per year.
How many Oregon counties face significant landslide risk?
36 Oregon counties record measurable landslide risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.