Pullman, WA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Pullman 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 Whitman County, WA. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, wildfire, and cold wave.
Storm events near Pullman
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Pullman's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Pullman 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 Whitman County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Pullman along with the rest of the county, not a Pullman-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 68.3 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 58.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 55.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 60.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 10.4 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 46.2 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 68.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 20 | Very Low |
| Hail | 39.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 39.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 91.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 7.5 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 19.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 27.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Whitman County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Pullman, WA at risk of?
Pullman 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 Whitman County, where Pullman is located, are landslide, wildfire, and cold wave.
What is Pullman's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Whitman County, where Pullman is located, scoring 91.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Pullman a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Pullman 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 Whitman County.
Has Pullman had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 hail, 43 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Pullman since 2016.