The Dalles, OR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
The Dalles is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Wasco County, OR. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, volcanic activity, and ice storm.
Storm events near The Dalles
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of The Dalles's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to The Dalles 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 Wasco County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering The Dalles along with the rest of the county, not a The Dalles-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 98.1 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 59.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 83 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 42.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 4.7 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 73.2 | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | 43.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 17.5 | Very Low |
| Hail | 16.5 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 84.2 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 55.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 38.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 15.1 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 91.2 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | 40.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Wasco County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is The Dalles, OR at risk of?
The Dalles is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Wasco County, where The Dalles is located, are wildfire, volcanic activity, and ice storm.
What is The Dalles's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Wasco County, where The Dalles is located, scoring 98.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is The Dalles a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — The Dalles carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Wasco County.
Has The Dalles had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 hail, 2 inland flooding events within 25 miles of The Dalles since 2016.