Winter Weather Risk in Oregon
All Oregon counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index winter weather score
Winter Weather risk — heavy snow, blizzards, and hazardous winter conditions — is rated for 36 of 36 Oregon counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Jackson County carries the state's highest winter weather score at 96.7, with $905K in expected annual winter weather losses.
7 Oregon counties are rated High or Very High for winter weather, and expected annual losses from winter weather total roughly $5M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Winter Weather
| # | County | Winter Weather Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson County | Very High | 23.52 / yr | $905K | |
| 2 | Klamath County | High | 25.51 / yr | $425K | |
| 3 | Umatilla County | High | 15.00 / yr | $329K | |
| 4 | Lane County | High | 19.74 / yr | $313K | |
| 5 | Deschutes County | High | 19.82 / yr | $371K | |
| 6 | Clackamas County | High | 26.07 / yr | $368K | |
| 7 | Multnomah County | High | 16.35 / yr | $309K | |
| 8 | Douglas County | Medium | 18.17 / yr | $190K | |
| 9 | Malheur County | Medium | 10.53 / yr | $213K | |
| 10 | Union County | Medium | 18.67 / yr | $192K | |
| 11 | Josephine County | Medium | 21.39 / yr | $172K | |
| 12 | Marion County | Medium | 18.44 / yr | $180K | |
| 13 | Lake County | Medium | 19.31 / yr | $154K | |
| 14 | Baker County | Medium | 14.44 / yr | $135K | |
| 15 | Washington County | Medium | 10.65 / yr | $216K | |
| 16 | Crook County | Medium | 15.11 / yr | $142K | |
| 17 | Linn County | Medium | 23.03 / yr | $101K | |
| 18 | Harney County | Low | 10.28 / yr | $70K | |
| 19 | Wallowa County | Low | 17.60 / yr | $60K | |
| 20 | Grant County | Low | 14.85 / yr | $46K | |
| 21 | Jefferson County | Low | 14.76 / yr | $60K | |
| 22 | Benton County | Low | 7.24 / yr | $66K | |
| 23 | Hood River County | Low | 35.10 / yr | $70K | |
| 24 | Morrow County | Low | 11.74 / yr | $51K | |
| 25 | Wasco County | Low | 13.31 / yr | $49K | |
| 26 | Polk County | Low | 7.86 / yr | $44K | |
| 27 | Yamhill County | Low | 8.77 / yr | $33K | |
| 28 | Coos County | Low | 8.66 / yr | $23K | |
| 29 | Columbia County | Low | 12.98 / yr | $30K | |
| 30 | Clatsop County | Very Low | 11.80 / yr | $13K | |
| 31 | Tillamook County | Very Low | 12.02 / yr | $11K | |
| 32 | Wheeler County | Very Low | 13.04 / yr | $7K | |
| 33 | Lincoln County | Very Low | 8.39 / yr | $6K | |
| 34 | Gilliam County | Very Low | 9.97 / yr | $6K | |
| 35 | Curry County | Very Low | 14.28 / yr | $4K | |
| 36 | Sherman County | Very Low | 11.29 / yr | $6K |
36 Oregon counties with measurable winter weather risk. See the national winter weather ranking or all Oregon counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Oregon county has the highest winter weather risk?
Jackson County has the highest FEMA winter weather risk score in Oregon at 96.7 (Very High), with $905K in expected annual losses and about 23.52 events per year.
How many Oregon counties face significant winter weather risk?
36 Oregon counties record measurable winter weather risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 7 of them are rated High or Very High.