Douglas County
Washington — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 74th
Douglas County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 74.1, 74th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and volcanic activity exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $27M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $3M |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $1K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.20 / yr | $4M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 0.32 / yr | $18M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.01 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 4.44 / yr | $677K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $1K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 14.57 / yr | $67K |
| Hail | Low | 0.11 / yr | $266K |
| Lightning | Low | 11.49 / yr | $222K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.85 / yr | $1K |
| Drought | Very Low | 14.82 / yr | $2K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.11 / yr | $126K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $27K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $541 |
| 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 Douglas County?
Douglas County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 74.1 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 74th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Douglas County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Medium, $3M EAL), Volcanic Activity (Very Low, $1K EAL), Cold Wave (Medium, $4M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Douglas County compare to other Washington counties?
Douglas County ranks #23 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. Douglas County's $27M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.