Bainbridge Island, WA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bainbridge Island is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Kitsap County, WA. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, earthquake, and heat wave.
Storm events near Bainbridge Island
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bainbridge Island's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bainbridge Island 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 Kitsap County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bainbridge Island along with the rest of the county, not a Bainbridge Island-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 39.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 79.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 79.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 98.7 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 89.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 23.7 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 0.6 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 4.9 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 48.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 99.2 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | 54.7 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 9.1 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | 61.5 | Relatively Low |
| Volcanic Activity | 68.4 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 59.2 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kitsap County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bainbridge Island, WA at risk of?
Bainbridge Island is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Kitsap County, where Bainbridge Island is located, are landslide, earthquake, and heat wave.
What is Bainbridge Island's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Kitsap County, where Bainbridge Island is located, scoring 99.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Bainbridge Island a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Bainbridge Island carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Kitsap County.
Has Bainbridge Island had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 1 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bainbridge Island since 2016.