Oak Harbor, WA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Oak Harbor is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Island County, WA. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, earthquake, and volcanic activity.
Storm events near Oak Harbor
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Oak Harbor's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Oak Harbor 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 Island County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Oak Harbor along with the rest of the county, not a Oak Harbor-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 35.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 54.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 73.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 96.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 29.7 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 11.3 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 3.8 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 47.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 2.4 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 76 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 99.9 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | 24.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 1.6 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | 35.4 | Very Low |
| Volcanic Activity | 84.7 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | 45.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Island County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Oak Harbor, WA at risk of?
Oak Harbor 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 Island County, where Oak Harbor is located, are landslide, earthquake, and volcanic activity.
What is Oak Harbor's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Island County, where Oak Harbor is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Oak Harbor a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Oak Harbor carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Island County.
Has Oak Harbor had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Oak Harbor since 2016.