Curry County
Oregon — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 87th
Curry County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 86.5, 87th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $44M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.02 / yr | $18M |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Medium | 3.40 / yr | $54K |
| Tsunami | High | 0.15 / yr | $17M |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.46 / yr | $7M |
| Coastal Flood | Low | 3.63 / yr | $52K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $256 |
| Heat Wave | Low | 5.53 / yr | $171K |
| Drought | Very Low | 20.06 / yr | $211 |
| Lightning | Very Low | 6.15 / yr | $31K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 14.28 / yr | $4K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $25K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $5K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $4K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Curry County?
Curry County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 86.5 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 87th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Curry County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Medium, $18M EAL), Wildfire (Medium, $2M EAL), Landslide (Medium, $54K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Curry County compare to other Oregon counties?
Curry County ranks #13 of 36 Oregon 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. Curry County's $44M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.