Moses Lake, WA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Moses Lake is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Grant County, WA. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, cold wave, and earthquake.
Storm events near Moses Lake
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Moses Lake's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Moses Lake 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 Grant County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Moses Lake along with the rest of the county, not a Moses Lake-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 77.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 89.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 87.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 15.5 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 59.2 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 89.5 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 32.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 56.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 14 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 78.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 50.2 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 30.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 82.4 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 70 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Grant County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Moses Lake, WA at risk of?
Moses Lake 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 Grant County, where Moses Lake is located, are wildfire, cold wave, and earthquake.
What is Moses Lake's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Grant County, where Moses Lake is located, scoring 95.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Moses Lake a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Moses Lake carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Grant County.
Has Moses Lake had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 3 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Moses Lake since 2016.