Grandview, WA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Grandview 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 Yakima County, WA. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, landslide, and cold wave.
Storm events near Grandview
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Grandview's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Grandview 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 Yakima County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Grandview along with the rest of the county, not a Grandview-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 98.9 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 92.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 97.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 93.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 19.5 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 94.9 | Very High |
| Cold Wave | 98.2 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 36.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 92.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 53.6 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 98.4 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | 67.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 70.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 87.9 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | 85.5 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Yakima County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Grandview, WA at risk of?
Grandview 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 Yakima County, where Grandview is located, are wildfire, landslide, and cold wave.
What is Grandview's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Yakima County, where Grandview is located, scoring 98.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Grandview a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Grandview 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 Yakima County.
Has Grandview had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 hail events within 25 miles of Grandview since 2016.