Natural Disasters in Wasco, OR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
2.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
3.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
32.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
42.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 90.2 |
| Volcanic Activity | 74.6 |
| Avalanche | 63.0 |
| Ice Storm | 53.1 |
| Landslide | 41.5 |
| Earthquake | 33.6 |
| Drought | 16.1 |
| Lightning | 15.1 |
| Cold Wave | 9.9 |
| Heat Wave | 7.7 |
| Winter Weather | 7.5 |
| Hail | 5.6 |
| Strong Wind | 3.4 |
| Tornado | 1.5 |
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
10
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Apr 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 18, 2018 | Fire | SUBSTATION FIRE |
| Mar 20, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| 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
1
Total Claims Paid
$40,726
Avg Claim Payout
$40,726
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$86,156
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
14
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1632 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $72,165 |
| DR-4499 | Biological | 1 | $13,991 |
Wasco has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, volcanic activity, avalanche. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $86,156 in public assistance recovery funding.