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extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in Washington

Overall State Risk Score: 7/10

Washington faces very high extreme-heat risk. Based on FEMA National Risk Index data for 1 major cities.

Seasonal pattern: June-September

Highest-Risk Cities in Washington

1
Seattle, WA
Very High · 5 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10

Notable Extreme Heat Events

Cold Weather - Puget Sound / Seattle area, Washington, United States

January 23, 2026 — ADVISORY

Seattle, WA

3,120,000 people exposed; $651,192M capital exposed

Heat - Foothills and Valleys of Western Washington, United States

September 1, 2025 — ADVISORY

Seattle, WA

837,004 people exposed; $95,103M capital exposed

Excessive Heat - Puget Sound Foothills and Valleys, Washington, United States

August 21, 2025 — WARNING

Seattle, WA

837,004 people exposed; $95,103M capital exposed

Other Hazards in Washington

earthquake
Earthquake Risk
Score: 9/10
wildfire
Wildfire Risk
Score: 3/10
hurricane
Hurricane Risk
Score: 0/10
flood
Flood Risk
Score: 9/10
tornado
Tornado Risk
Score: 5/10
winter-storm
Winter Storm Risk
Score: 7/10
landslide
Landslide Risk
Score: 7/10
drought
Drought Risk
Score: 1/10
high-wind
High Wind Risk
Score: 1/10
tsunami
Tsunami Risk
Score: 3/10

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