Cheney, WA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Cheney 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 Spokane County, WA. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, ice storm, and wildfire.
Storm events near Cheney
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Cheney's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Cheney 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 Spokane County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Cheney along with the rest of the county, not a Cheney-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 96.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 91.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 85.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 94.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 42.7 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 82.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | 97.5 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 16.6 | Very Low |
| Hail | 63.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 97 | Very High |
| Landslide | 56.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 57.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 91.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 87.8 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Spokane County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Cheney, WA at risk of?
Cheney 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 Spokane County, where Cheney is located, are cold wave, ice storm, and wildfire.
What is Cheney's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Spokane County, where Cheney is located, scoring 97.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Cheney a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Cheney 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 Spokane County.
Has Cheney had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 2 hail, 30 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Cheney since 2016.