La Grande, OR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
La Grande is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Union County, OR. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, cold wave, and avalanche.
Storm events near La Grande
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of La Grande's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to La Grande 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 Union County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering La Grande along with the rest of the county, not a La Grande-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 91.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 37.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 76.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 46.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 6.1 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 83.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | 83.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 16 | Very Low |
| Hail | 21.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 49.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 66.1 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 30.3 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 16.2 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 80.3 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Union County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is La Grande, OR at risk of?
La Grande 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 Union County, where La Grande is located, are wildfire, cold wave, and avalanche.
What is La Grande's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Union County, where La Grande is located, scoring 91.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is La Grande a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — La Grande carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Union County.
Has La Grande had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 hail, 3 inland flooding events within 25 miles of La Grande since 2016.