Aberdeen, WA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Aberdeen is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Grays Harbor County, WA. The county's highest-rated hazards are tsunami, coastal flooding, and earthquake.
Storm events near Aberdeen
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Aberdeen's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Aberdeen itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Grays Harbor County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Aberdeen along with the rest of the county, not a Aberdeen-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 33.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 83.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 99 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 98.1 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 58.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 13.2 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 35.4 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 2.6 | Very Low |
| Drought | 13 | Very Low |
| Hail | 2.4 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 87.6 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 95.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 13.9 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 7.3 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | 100 | Very High |
| Volcanic Activity | 0 | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | 39 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Grays Harbor County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Aberdeen, WA at risk of?
Aberdeen is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Grays Harbor County, where Aberdeen is located, are tsunami, coastal flooding, and earthquake.
What is Aberdeen's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tsunami is the highest-rated hazard for Grays Harbor County, where Aberdeen is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Aberdeen a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Aberdeen carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Grays Harbor County.
Has Aberdeen had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Aberdeen since 2016.