Grants Pass, OR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Grants Pass 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 Josephine County, OR. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, earthquake, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Grants Pass
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Grants Pass's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Grants Pass 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 Josephine County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Grants Pass along with the rest of the county, not a Grants Pass-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99.2 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 90.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 95.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 89.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 4.9 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 45.2 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 3.3 | Very Low |
| Drought | 14.1 | Very Low |
| Hail | 18.2 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 13 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 85.7 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 29.9 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 11.3 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 12.4 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 80 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Josephine County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Grants Pass, OR at risk of?
Grants Pass 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 Josephine County, where Grants Pass is located, are wildfire, earthquake, and inland flooding.
What is Grants Pass's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Josephine County, where Grants Pass is located, scoring 99.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Grants Pass a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Grants Pass 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 Josephine County.
Has Grants Pass had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 hail, 5 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Grants Pass since 2016.