Natural Hazard Risks in Seattle, WA
Population: 737K · Washington
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Seattle faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from earthquakes (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Seattle, WA.
Hazard Risk Overview
Earthquake Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Seattle's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $1,215M from this hazard type
- •23 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Flood Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Seattle's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $417M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Winter Storm Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Seattle's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $815K from this hazard type
- •37 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Landslide Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Seattle's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
Extreme Heat Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Seattle's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $19M from this hazard type
- •12 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
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How this data is built
Seattle risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Seattle, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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