Harney County
Oregon — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 24th
Harney County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 23.7, 24th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $7M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $3M |
| Landslide | Low | 2.38 / yr | $7K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $104 |
| Avalanche | Low | 0.01 / yr | $5K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 10.28 / yr | $70K |
| Lightning | Low | 18.78 / yr | $110K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $72K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.32 / yr | $3M |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 2.90 / yr | $79K |
| Drought | Very Low | 128.69 / yr | $3K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $6K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.12 / yr | $4K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $5K |
| 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 Harney County?
Harney County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 23.7 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 24th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Harney County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Medium, $3M EAL), Landslide (Low, $7K EAL), Volcanic Activity (Very Low, $104 EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Harney County compare to other Oregon counties?
Harney County ranks #32 of 36 Oregon counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very 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. Harney County's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.