7
Very High
Winter Storm Risk in Portland, OR
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Portland's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
- 8 events on record in proximity
- 4 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 1.6 events per year
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Storm - South Washington Cascades, United States (2026-03-11) — 6,580 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
Portland is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Portland Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Portland
Winter Storm - Oregon, United States
February 12, 2025 — WARNING
2,110,000 people exposed; $389,153M capital exposed
Winter Weather - Oregon and SW Washington Cascades, United States
February 15, 2026 — ADVISORY
7,260 people exposed; $752M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Northwestern, United States
January 5, 2024 — WARNING
322,005 people exposed; $46,572M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Northwest United States
February 2, 2025 — WARNING
734,000 people exposed; $107,518M capital exposed
Winter Storm - South Washington Cascades, United States
March 10, 2026 — WARNING
6,580 people exposed; $534M capital exposed
Winter Storm Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stock emergency supplies including extra blankets, food, water, and medications
- 2.Insulate pipes and know how to shut off water in case of pipe bursts
- 3.Keep your vehicle's gas tank at least half full during winter months
- 4.Have alternative heating sources and carbon monoxide detectors
- 5.Stay off roads during ice storms and heavy snow events
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Earthquake Risk in Portland
Score: 7/10
Wildfire Risk in Portland
Score: 3/10
Hurricane Risk in Portland
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Portland
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Portland
Score: 3/10
Landslide Risk in Portland
Score: 5/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Portland
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Portland
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Portland
Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in Portland
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Seattle, WA
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Sacramento, CA
Score: 1/10
Winter Storm Risk in Oakland, CA
Score: 1/10
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