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
Low19
Moderate15
Elevated4
High1
Dominant hazards
The hazards most often rated elevated or higher across Washington's counties:
- Winter weather — 6 counties
- Earthquake — 6 counties
- Wildfire — 5 counties
- Flooding — 5 counties
Highest-risk counties
| County | FEMA composite | Score |
|---|---|---|
| King County | Very High | 100 |
| Pierce County | Relatively High | 99 |
| Snohomish County | Relatively High | 98 |
| Grays Harbor County | Relatively High | 97 |
| Thurston County | Relatively High | 94 |
| Yakima County | Relatively Moderate | 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 2026-07-08