Sedro-Woolley, WA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sedro-Woolley 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 Skagit County, WA. The county's highest-rated hazards are volcanic activity, earthquake, and landslide.
Storm events near Sedro-Woolley
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sedro-Woolley's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sedro-Woolley 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 Skagit County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sedro-Woolley along with the rest of the county, not a Sedro-Woolley-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 52.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 87.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 91.4 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 97 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 68.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 11.2 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 78.2 | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | 40.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 13.7 | Very Low |
| Hail | 4.7 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 92.2 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 92.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 50.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 1.5 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | 30.8 | Very Low |
| Volcanic Activity | 99 | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | 73.3 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Skagit County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Sedro-Woolley, WA at risk of?
Sedro-Woolley 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 Skagit County, where Sedro-Woolley is located, are volcanic activity, earthquake, and landslide.
What is Sedro-Woolley's biggest natural hazard risk?
Volcanic Activity is the highest-rated hazard for Skagit County, where Sedro-Woolley is located, scoring 99 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Sedro-Woolley a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Sedro-Woolley 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 Skagit County.
Has Sedro-Woolley had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sedro-Woolley since 2016.