STATE RISK ROLL-UP
Washington
Across 39 counties, FEMA rates 5 elevated or higher for overall natural-hazard risk. Here's what drives it — and where it concentrates.
How the counties rate
Baixo19
Moderado15
Elevado4
Alto1
Dominant hazards
The hazards most often rated elevated or higher across Washington's counties:
- Tempestade de gelo — 11 counties
- Avalanche — 9 counties
- Deslizamento de terra — 8 counties
- Tempo de inverno — 6 counties
Highest-risk counties
| County | FEMA composite | Score |
|---|---|---|
| King County | Muito elevado | 100 |
| Pierce County | Relativamente elevado | 99 |
| Snohomish County | Relativamente elevado | 98 |
| Grays Harbor County | Relativamente elevado | 97 |
| Thurston County | Relativamente elevado | 94 |
| Yakima County | Relativamente moderado | 94 |
State figures are a roll-up of FEMA National Risk Index county data (counts and rankings), not an official FEMA state rating. Risk is an estimate from a public model, not a guarantee — verify your specific insurance needs with a licensed professional. See the methodology.
FEMA National Risk Index · as of 2026-07-10