Pasco, WA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Pasco is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Franklin County, WA. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, wildfire, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Pasco
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Pasco's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Pasco 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 Franklin County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Pasco along with the rest of the county, not a Pasco-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 84.6 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 83.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 80.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 87.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 12.5 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 22.5 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 65.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 22.7 | Very Low |
| Hail | 42.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 78.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 51.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 45 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 41.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 75.6 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 44.8 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Franklin County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Pasco, WA at risk of?
Pasco 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 Franklin County, where Pasco is located, are heat wave, wildfire, and inland flooding.
What is Pasco's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Franklin County, where Pasco is located, scoring 87.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Pasco a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Pasco carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Franklin County.
Has Pasco had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 3 hail, 3 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Pasco since 2016.