Natural Disasters in Umatilla, OR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
82.3
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
79.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
59.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
15.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 96.2 |
| Cold Wave | 94.4 |
| Ice Storm | 93.4 |
| Landslide | 90.3 |
| Winter Weather | 89.6 |
| Earthquake | 87.2 |
| Heat Wave | 86.6 |
| Strong Wind | 83.3 |
| Drought | 82.8 |
| Avalanche | 76.3 |
| Volcanic Activity | 72.0 |
| Lightning | 55.2 |
| Hail | 52.0 |
| Tornado | 13.0 |
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
13
Most Recent
Fire
Jan 2025
Most Common Type
Flood
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 21, 2024 | Fire | BATTLE MOUNTAIN FIRE COMPLEX |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Aug 15, 2001 | Fire | OR BRIDGE CREEK FIRES 2375 |
| Jan 23, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, LAND AND MUDSLIDES, FLOODING |
| Feb 9, 1996 | Flood | HIGH WINDS, SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 29, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Dec 24, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
93
Total Claims Paid
$1,747,152
Avg Claim Payout
$18,787
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$15,183,535
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
96
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4519 | Flood | 54 | $8,017,245 |
| DR-4452 | Severe Storm(s) | 29 | $7,004,814 |
| DR-4499 | Biological | 7 | $146,173 |
| DR-1510 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $15,303 |
Umatilla has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, cold wave, ice storm. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 93 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $15,183,535 in public assistance recovery funding.