Camas, WA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Camas 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 Clark County, WA. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, cold wave, and heat wave.
Storm events near Camas
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Camas's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Camas 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 Clark County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Camas along with the rest of the county, not a Camas-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 69.6 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 92.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 29.2 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 97.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 95.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 31.3 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 12.4 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 96.7 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 24.9 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 90.5 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 81.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 80.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 82.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | 88.6 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | 73.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Clark County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Camas, WA at risk of?
Camas 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 Clark County, where Camas is located, are earthquake, cold wave, and heat wave.
What is Camas's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Clark County, where Camas is located, scoring 97.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Camas a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Camas 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 Clark County.
Has Camas had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 1 hail, 20 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Camas since 2016.