5
High
Landslide Risk in Portland, OR
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $296K from this hazard type
- Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 2.0 events per year
Last significant event: Landslide - American Cordillera, NE of Portland, Oregon, United States (2025-03-30) — 138 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
Portland is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How Portland Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near Portland
Landslide - American Cordillera, SE of Portland, Oregon, United States
August 22, 2024 — WARNING
619 people exposed; $76M capital exposed
Landslide - American Cordillera, NE of Portland, Oregon, United States
March 29, 2025 — WATCH
138 people exposed; $10M capital exposed
Landslide - American Cordillera, SE of Portland, Oregon, United States
March 23, 2025 — WARNING
154,000 people exposed; $16,752M capital exposed
Landslide - American Cordillera, W of Portland, Oregon, United States
November 14, 2024 — WARNING
1,270 people exposed; $132M capital exposed
Landslide - American Cordillera, S of Portland, Oregon, United States
February 20, 2025 — WARNING
25,100 people exposed; $3,162M capital exposed
Landslide Preparedness Tips
- 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
- 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
- 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
- 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
- 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area
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