Klamath Falls, OR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Klamath Falls is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Klamath County, OR. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, wildfire, and winter weather.
Storm events near Klamath Falls
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Klamath Falls's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Klamath Falls 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 Klamath County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Klamath Falls along with the rest of the county, not a Klamath Falls-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 94.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 78.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 94.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 69.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 4.3 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 81.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | 68.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 24.7 | Very Low |
| Hail | 25.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 21 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 59.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 47.9 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 6.8 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 91.5 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | 92.6 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Klamath County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Klamath Falls, OR at risk of?
Klamath Falls 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 Klamath County, where Klamath Falls is located, are earthquake, wildfire, and winter weather.
What is Klamath Falls's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Klamath County, where Klamath Falls is located, scoring 94.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Klamath Falls a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Klamath Falls carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Klamath County.
Has Klamath Falls had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 4 hail events within 25 miles of Klamath Falls since 2016.