Wildfire Risk in Oregon
All Oregon counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index wildfire score
Wildfire risk — uncontrolled fires that spread across wildland and into communities — is rated for 36 of 36 Oregon counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Josephine County carries the state's highest wildfire score at 99.2, with $23M in expected annual wildfire losses.
5 Oregon counties are rated High or Very High for wildfire, and expected annual losses from wildfire total roughly $126M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Wildfire
| # | County | Wildfire Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josephine County | High | 0.02 / yr | $23M | |
| 2 | Jackson County | High | 0.01 / yr | $25M | |
| 3 | Wasco County | High | 0.02 / yr | $15M | |
| 4 | Douglas County | High | 0.01 / yr | $8M | |
| 5 | Deschutes County | High | 0.00 / yr | $13M | |
| 6 | Umatilla County | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $4M | |
| 7 | Baker County | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $4M | |
| 8 | Harney County | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $3M | |
| 9 | Crook County | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $3M | |
| 10 | Jefferson County | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $4M | |
| 11 | Hood River County | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $5M | |
| 12 | Klamath County | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $3M | |
| 13 | Grant County | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $2M | |
| 14 | Curry County | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $2M | |
| 15 | Wallowa County | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $2M | |
| 16 | Morrow County | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $2M | |
| 17 | Union County | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $2M | |
| 18 | Malheur County | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $2M | |
| 19 | Sherman County | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $2M | |
| 20 | Lake County | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $1M | |
| 21 | Wheeler County | Low | 0.01 / yr | $816K | |
| 22 | Gilliam County | Low | 0.01 / yr | $854K | |
| 23 | Clackamas County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $1M | |
| 24 | Lane County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $155K | |
| 25 | Multnomah County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $155K | |
| 26 | Coos County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $96K | |
| 27 | Marion County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $75K | |
| 28 | Linn County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $75K | |
| 29 | Yamhill County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $59K | |
| 30 | Washington County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $65K | |
| 31 | Lincoln County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $36K | |
| 32 | Clatsop County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $28K | |
| 33 | Tillamook County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $28K | |
| 34 | Polk County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $38K | |
| 35 | Benton County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $26K | |
| 36 | Columbia County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $17K |
36 Oregon counties with measurable wildfire risk. See the national wildfire ranking or all Oregon counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Oregon county has the highest wildfire risk?
Josephine County has the highest FEMA wildfire risk score in Oregon at 99.2 (High), with $23M in expected annual losses and about 0.02 events per year.
How many Oregon counties face significant wildfire risk?
36 Oregon counties record measurable wildfire risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 5 of them are rated High or Very High.