Pacific County
Washington — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 93th
Pacific County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 92.7, 93th national percentile), driven primarily by tsunami and earthquake exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $106M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Tsunami | Very High | 0.13 / yr | $84M |
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $12M |
| Landslide | Low | 4.43 / yr | $24K |
| Coastal Flood | Medium | 6.60 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.36 / yr | $8M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 2.30 / yr | $244K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $10K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.76 / yr | $12K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $20 |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $118K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 7.53 / yr | $9K |
| Drought | Very Low | 1.35 / yr | $10 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $0 |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $31K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $33K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 5.03 / yr | $12K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Pacific County?
Pacific County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 92.7 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 93th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Pacific County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Tsunami (Very High, $84M EAL), Earthquake (Medium, $12M EAL), Landslide (Low, $24K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Pacific County compare to other Washington counties?
Pacific County ranks #7 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. Pacific County's $106M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.