Roseburg, OR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Roseburg 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 Douglas County, OR. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, earthquake, and landslide.
Storm events near Roseburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Roseburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Roseburg 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 Douglas County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Roseburg along with the rest of the county, not a Roseburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 97.8 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 95.2 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 62.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 97.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 87.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 6.4 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 82.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | 3.3 | Very Low |
| Drought | 16.3 | Very Low |
| Hail | 23.1 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 76.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 95.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 46.2 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 24.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | 41.5 | Very Low |
| Volcanic Activity | 85.3 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | 84 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Douglas County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Roseburg, OR at risk of?
Roseburg 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 Douglas County, where Roseburg is located, are wildfire, earthquake, and landslide.
What is Roseburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Douglas County, where Roseburg is located, scoring 97.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Roseburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Roseburg 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 Douglas County.
Has Roseburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 hail, 5 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Roseburg since 2016.