STATE RISK ROLL-UP
District of Columbia
Across 1 counties, FEMA rates 1 elevated or higher for overall natural-hazard risk. Here's what drives it — and where it concentrates.
How the counties rate
Low0
Moderate0
Elevated1
High0
Dominant hazards
The hazards most often rated elevated or higher across District of Columbia's counties:
- Extreme heat — 1 county
- Earthquake — 1 county
- Flooding — 1 county
- Winter weather — 1 county
Highest-risk counties
| County | FEMA composite | Score |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia County | Relatively High | 98 |
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 2026-07-08