Medford, OR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Medford 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 Jackson County, OR. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, earthquake, and winter weather.
Storm events near Medford
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Medford's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Medford 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 Jackson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Medford along with the rest of the county, not a Medford-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 93.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 97.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 94.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 6.5 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 32.5 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 8.7 | Very Low |
| Drought | 17 | Very Low |
| Hail | 43.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 19.2 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 86.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 60.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 27.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 77.5 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 96.7 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jackson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Medford, OR at risk of?
Medford 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 Jackson County, where Medford is located, are wildfire, earthquake, and winter weather.
What is Medford's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Jackson County, where Medford is located, scoring 99 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Medford a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Medford 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 Jackson County.
Has Medford had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 hail, 3 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Medford since 2016.