Moscow, ID
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Moscow is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Latah County, ID. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, landslide, and avalanche.
Storm events near Moscow
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Moscow's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Moscow 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 Latah County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Moscow along with the rest of the county, not a Moscow-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 50.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 43.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 51.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 9.4 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 59.4 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 53.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 16 | Very Low |
| Hail | 25 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 16.3 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 75.4 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 6.2 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 18.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 14.3 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Latah County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Moscow, ID at risk of?
Moscow is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Latah County, where Moscow is located, are wildfire, landslide, and avalanche.
What is Moscow's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Latah County, where Moscow is located, scoring 92.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Moscow a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Moscow carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Latah County.
Has Moscow had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 hail, 43 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Moscow since 2016.