East Wenatchee, WA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
East Wenatchee is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Douglas County, WA. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, volcanic activity, and cold wave.
Storm events near East Wenatchee
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of East Wenatchee's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to East Wenatchee 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 Douglas County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering East Wenatchee along with the rest of the county, not a East Wenatchee-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 94.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 82.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 81.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 67.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 6.7 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 61.5 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 82.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 18.2 | Very Low |
| Hail | 55.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 1.6 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 49.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 53.9 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 17.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 83.4 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 56.6 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Douglas County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is East Wenatchee, WA at risk of?
East Wenatchee is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Douglas County, where East Wenatchee is located, are wildfire, volcanic activity, and cold wave.
What is East Wenatchee's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Douglas County, where East Wenatchee is located, scoring 94.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is East Wenatchee a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — East Wenatchee carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Douglas County.
Has East Wenatchee had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 hail, 22 inland flooding events within 25 miles of East Wenatchee since 2016.