Natural Hazard Risks in Washington, DC
Population: 690K
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Washington faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from winter storms (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Washington, DC.
Hazard Risk Overview
Winter Storm Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Washington's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $946K from this hazard type
- •15 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
High Wind Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Washington's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $6M from this hazard type
- •28 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Earthquake Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Washington's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $61M from this hazard type
- •1 events on record in proximity
Hurricane Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Washington's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $29M from this hazard type
- •3 events on record in proximity
Flood Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Washington's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $130M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
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How this data is built
Washington risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Washington, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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