Bend, OR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bend 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 Deschutes County, OR. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, volcanic activity, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Bend
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bend's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bend 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 Deschutes County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bend along with the rest of the county, not a Bend-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 97.8 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 88.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 83 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 54.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 8.7 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 88.9 | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | 66.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 15.3 | Very Low |
| Hail | 79.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 54.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 81.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 87.2 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 43.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 96.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | 86.6 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Deschutes County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bend, OR at risk of?
Bend 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 Deschutes County, where Bend is located, are wildfire, volcanic activity, and inland flooding.
What is Bend's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Deschutes County, where Bend is located, scoring 97.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Bend a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Bend 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 Deschutes County.
Has Bend had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 25 hail, 4 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bend since 2016.