Prineville, OR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Prineville 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 Crook County, OR. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, avalanche, and landslide.
Storm events near Prineville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Prineville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Prineville 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 Crook County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Prineville along with the rest of the county, not a Prineville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 40.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 69.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 22.5 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 3.6 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 78.4 | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | 24.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 15.7 | Very Low |
| Hail | 56.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 19.4 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 74.4 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 61 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 10.8 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 70.4 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 73.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Crook County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Prineville, OR at risk of?
Prineville 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 Crook County, where Prineville is located, are wildfire, avalanche, and landslide.
What is Prineville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Crook County, where Prineville is located, scoring 95.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Prineville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Prineville 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 Crook County.
Has Prineville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 hail, 3 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Prineville since 2016.