Centralia, WA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Centralia 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 Lewis County, WA. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, landslide, and volcanic activity.
Storm events near Centralia
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Centralia's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Centralia 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 Lewis County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Centralia along with the rest of the county, not a Centralia-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 76.7 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 90.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 97.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 77.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 17.4 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 88 | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | 3.1 | Very Low |
| Drought | 13.1 | Very Low |
| Hail | 5.5 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 35.6 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 96.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 32.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 21.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 95.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | 40.2 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lewis County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Centralia, WA at risk of?
Centralia 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 Lewis County, where Centralia is located, are earthquake, landslide, and volcanic activity.
What is Centralia's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Lewis County, where Centralia is located, scoring 97.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Centralia a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Centralia 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 Lewis County.
Has Centralia had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 5 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Centralia since 2016.