Natural Hazard Risks in Washington, DC
Population: 690K
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
ExtremeFEMA: 9Historical: 10
- •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
ExtremeFEMA: 9Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Washington's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $6M from this hazard type
- •24 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Earthquake Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 1
- •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 HighFEMA: 7Historical: 3
- •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 HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •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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