Whatcom County, Washington

FEMA National Risk Index threat assessment for Whatcom County.

Threat Level

High
Percentile: 91th of all US counties

NRI Composite Score

17.7
Relatively Moderate

Social Vulnerability

33.5
Relatively Low

Community Resilience

54.7
Relatively Moderate

Top Hazards

Volcanic Activity
57.7
Relatively High
Avalanche
48.3
Relatively High
Coastal Flooding
30.8
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
16.8
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
14.7
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
10.7
Relatively Low
Tsunami
10.4
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
8.0
Very Low
Lightning
7.9
Very Low
Tornado
7.0
Very Low

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