Skagit County
Washington — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 89th
Skagit County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 88.8, 89th national percentile), driven primarily by volcanic activity and earthquake exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $81M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Volcanic Activity | High | 0.00 / yr | $3M |
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.04 / yr | $33M |
| Landslide | Medium | 2.50 / yr | $83K |
| Ice Storm | High | 0.45 / yr | $1M |
| Coastal Flood | High | 3.36 / yr | $7M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 0.32 / yr | $34M |
| Avalanche | Low | 0.23 / yr | $107K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 37.12 / yr | $162K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 2.39 / yr | $920K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $57K |
| Lightning | Low | 7.26 / yr | $250K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.02 / yr | $701K |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.06 / yr | $355K |
| Drought | Very Low | 4.65 / yr | $181 |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $84K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $12K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $6K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Skagit County?
Skagit County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 88.8 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 89th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Skagit County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Volcanic Activity (High, $3M EAL), Earthquake (Medium, $33M EAL), Landslide (Medium, $83K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Skagit County compare to other Washington counties?
Skagit County ranks #18 of 39 Washington counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium 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. Skagit County's $81M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.