Natural Hazard Risks in Portland, OR
Population: 653K · Oregon
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Portland faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from earthquakes (score: 7/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Portland, OR.
Hazard Risk Overview
Earthquake Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Portland's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $326M from this hazard type
- •32 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Flood Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Portland's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $91M from this hazard type
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
Winter Storm Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Portland's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
- •34 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Extreme Heat Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Portland's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $10M from this hazard type
- •18 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Landslide Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $296K from this hazard type
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
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How this data is built
Portland risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Portland, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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