Lake Stevens, WA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lake Stevens is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Snohomish County, WA. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, earthquake, and ice storm.
Storm events near Lake Stevens
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lake Stevens's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lake Stevens 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 Snohomish County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lake Stevens along with the rest of the county, not a Lake Stevens-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 61.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 95.7 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 77.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 99.3 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 96.9 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 38.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 87.4 | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | 64.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 13 | Very Low |
| Hail | 15.1 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 98 | Very High |
| Landslide | 100 | Very High |
| Lightning | 86.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 7.8 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | 7.7 | Very Low |
| Volcanic Activity | 96.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | 94 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Snohomish County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lake Stevens, WA at risk of?
Lake Stevens 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 Snohomish County, where Lake Stevens is located, are landslide, earthquake, and ice storm.
What is Lake Stevens's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Snohomish County, where Lake Stevens is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Lake Stevens a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Lake Stevens carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Snohomish County.
Has Lake Stevens had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lake Stevens since 2016.