Strong Wind Risk in Oregon
All Oregon counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index strong wind score
Strong Wind risk — damaging straight-line winds outside of tornadoes and hurricanes — is rated for 36 of 36 Oregon counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Clackamas County carries the state's highest strong wind score at 93.4, with $3M in expected annual strong wind losses.
3 Oregon counties are rated High or Very High for strong wind, and expected annual losses from strong wind total roughly $15M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Strong Wind
| # | County | Strong Wind Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clackamas County | High | 0.08 / yr | $3M | |
| 2 | Marion County | High | 0.06 / yr | $2M | |
| 3 | Linn County | High | 0.05 / yr | $2M | |
| 4 | Umatilla County | Medium | 0.28 / yr | $1M | |
| 5 | Washington County | Medium | 0.05 / yr | $2M | |
| 6 | Multnomah County | Medium | 0.07 / yr | $925K | |
| 7 | Lane County | Medium | 0.03 / yr | $650K | |
| 8 | Yamhill County | Low | 0.05 / yr | $514K | |
| 9 | Deschutes County | Low | 0.06 / yr | $539K | |
| 10 | Hood River County | Low | 0.09 / yr | $495K | |
| 11 | Jackson County | Low | 0.06 / yr | $265K | |
| 12 | Douglas County | Low | 0.04 / yr | $167K | |
| 13 | Columbia County | Low | 0.05 / yr | $255K | |
| 14 | Tillamook County | Low | 0.05 / yr | $180K | |
| 15 | Clatsop County | Low | 0.04 / yr | $163K | |
| 16 | Union County | Very Low | 0.19 / yr | $124K | |
| 17 | Malheur County | Very Low | 0.15 / yr | $122K | |
| 18 | Wasco County | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $135K | |
| 19 | Lincoln County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $86K | |
| 20 | Benton County | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $133K | |
| 21 | Morrow County | Very Low | 0.25 / yr | $117K | |
| 22 | Jefferson County | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $114K | |
| 23 | Polk County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $105K | |
| 24 | Josephine County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $69K | |
| 25 | Crook County | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $72K | |
| 26 | Baker County | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $58K | |
| 27 | Klamath County | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $39K | |
| 28 | Coos County | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $34K | |
| 29 | Grant County | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $26K | |
| 30 | Gilliam County | Very Low | 0.17 / yr | $29K | |
| 31 | Curry County | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $25K | |
| 32 | Wallowa County | Very Low | 0.16 / yr | $21K | |
| 33 | Sherman County | Very Low | 0.12 / yr | $19K | |
| 34 | Wheeler County | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $13K | |
| 35 | Harney County | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $5K | |
| 36 | Lake County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $2K |
36 Oregon counties with measurable strong wind risk. See the national strong wind ranking or all Oregon counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Oregon county has the highest strong wind risk?
Clackamas County has the highest FEMA strong wind risk score in Oregon at 93.4 (High), with $3M in expected annual losses and about 0.08 events per year.
How many Oregon counties face significant strong wind risk?
36 Oregon counties record measurable strong wind risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 3 of them are rated High or Very High.