Port Angeles, WA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Port Angeles 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 Clallam County, WA. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, winter weather, and landslide.
Storm events near Port Angeles
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Port Angeles's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Port Angeles 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 Clallam County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Port Angeles along with the rest of the county, not a Port Angeles-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 39.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 75 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 55.8 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 98.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 42 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 12 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 50.4 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 38.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 12.7 | Very Low |
| Hail | 1.8 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 56.9 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 86.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 13.1 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 3.1 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | 83.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcanic Activity | 0 | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | 91.7 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Clallam County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Port Angeles, WA at risk of?
Port Angeles 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 Clallam County, where Port Angeles is located, are earthquake, winter weather, and landslide.
What is Port Angeles's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Clallam County, where Port Angeles is located, scoring 98.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Port Angeles a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Port Angeles 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 Clallam County.
Has Port Angeles had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Port Angeles since 2016.