Natural Disasters in Barview, OR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.9
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
89.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
67.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
48.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 98.3 |
| Landslide | 96.3 |
| Coastal Flood | 87.4 |
| Tsunami | 84.6 |
| Wildfire | 64.8 |
| Heat Wave | 50.2 |
| Avalanche | 34.8 |
| Winter Weather | 29.2 |
| Lightning | 24.9 |
| Drought | 14.1 |
| Ice Storm | 12.8 |
| Strong Wind | 6.1 |
| Tornado | 4.1 |
| Hail | 3.9 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
20
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jul 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Fire | WILDFIRES AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 2, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 2, 2012 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 25, 2011 | Tsunami | TSUNAMI WAVE SURGE |
| Dec 8, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 20, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Mar 12, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM WITH HIGH WINDS |
| Jan 23, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, LAND AND MUDSLIDES, FLOODING |
| Dec 23, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING, LAND, MUD SLIDES, HIGH WINDS,SEVERE STORMS |
| Feb 9, 1996 | Flood | HIGH WINDS, SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 2, 1994 | Fishing Losses | THE EL NINO (THE SALMON INDUSTRY) |
| Jan 25, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Jan 21, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 24, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
193
Total Claims Paid
$3,344,648
Avg Claim Payout
$17,330
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,881,561
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
128
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1632 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $1,421,939 |
| DR-4258 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $750,398 |
| DR-1405 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $300,239 |
| DR-4432 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $299,513 |
| DR-1733 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $250,470 |
| DR-4768 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $187,948 |
| DR-4499 | Biological | 4 | $170,911 |
| DR-4055 | Flood | 18 | $154,723 |
| DR-4562 | Wildfire | 5 | $149,962 |
| DR-1964 | Tsunami | 5 | $133,638 |
| DR-4881 | Flood | 5 | $61,820 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$1,232,922
Properties Protected
9
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.95
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $0 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $725,537 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 1 | $0 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $134,217 |
| 200.2: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Coastal | 1 | $92,655 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Barview has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, coastal flood. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 193 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,881,561 in public assistance recovery funding. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.