Eugene, OR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Eugene is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lane County, OR. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, inland flooding, and volcanic activity.
Storm events near Eugene
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Eugene's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Eugene 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 Lane County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Eugene along with the rest of the county, not a Eugene-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 68.7 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 97.2 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 55.2 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 93.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 21 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 49 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 44 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 16.5 | Very Low |
| Hail | 30.7 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 83.2 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 88.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 87.6 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 57.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | 29.2 | Very Low |
| Volcanic Activity | 94.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | 87 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lane County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Eugene, OR at risk of?
Eugene is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Lane County, where Eugene is located, are earthquake, inland flooding, and volcanic activity.
What is Eugene's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Lane County, where Eugene is located, scoring 98.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Eugene a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Eugene carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Lane County.
Has Eugene had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 1 hail, 11 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Eugene since 2016.