Gig Harbor, WA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Gig Harbor is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Pierce County, WA. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, volcanic activity, and avalanche.
Storm events near Gig Harbor
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Gig Harbor's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Gig Harbor 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 Pierce County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Gig Harbor along with the rest of the county, not a Gig Harbor-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 76.8 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 96.2 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 71.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 99.6 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 97.3 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 41.2 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 98.4 | Very High |
| Cold Wave | 90.6 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 12.8 | Very Low |
| Hail | 16.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 84.4 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 97 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 89.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 41.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | 49.2 | Relatively Low |
| Volcanic Activity | 99.3 | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | 84.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Pierce County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Gig Harbor, WA at risk of?
Gig Harbor 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 Pierce County, where Gig Harbor is located, are earthquake, volcanic activity, and avalanche.
What is Gig Harbor's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Pierce County, where Gig Harbor is located, scoring 99.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Gig Harbor a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Gig Harbor carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Pierce County.
Has Gig Harbor had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado events within 25 miles of Gig Harbor since 2016.