Lincoln County
Washington — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 55th
Lincoln County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 54.9, 55th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $14M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $5M |
| Landslide | Medium | 0.68 / yr | $50K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.29 / yr | $3M |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $2K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $403K |
| Hail | Low | 0.18 / yr | $290K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.43 / yr | $5M |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.24 / yr | $41K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 4.43 / yr | $172K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.20 / yr | $165K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 13.29 / yr | $14K |
| Drought | Very Low | 14.17 / yr | $2K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Lightning | Very Low | 12.68 / yr | $19K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $30K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 54.9 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 55th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Lincoln County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Medium, $5M EAL), Landslide (Medium, $50K EAL), Cold Wave (Medium, $3M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Lincoln County compare to other Washington counties?
Lincoln County ranks #29 of 39 Washington counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Lincoln County's $14M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.