Coos Bay, OR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Coos Bay 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 Coos County, OR. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, landslide, and coastal flooding.
Storm events near Coos Bay
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Coos Bay's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Coos Bay 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 Coos County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Coos Bay along with the rest of the county, not a Coos Bay-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 64.8 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 85.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 87.4 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 50.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 4.1 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 34.8 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 14.1 | Very Low |
| Hail | 3.9 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 12.8 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 96.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 24.9 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 6.1 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | 84.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 29.2 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Coos County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Coos Bay, OR at risk of?
Coos Bay 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 Coos County, where Coos Bay is located, are earthquake, landslide, and coastal flooding.
What is Coos Bay's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Coos County, where Coos Bay is located, scoring 98.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Coos Bay a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Coos Bay 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 Coos County.
Has Coos Bay had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 29 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Coos Bay since 2016.