Wenatchee, WA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Wenatchee 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 Chelan County, WA. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, landslide, and avalanche.
Storm events near Wenatchee
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Wenatchee's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Wenatchee 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 Chelan County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Wenatchee along with the rest of the county, not a Wenatchee-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99.6 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 91.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 88.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 77.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 9.3 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 95.2 | Very High |
| Cold Wave | 66.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 17.5 | Very Low |
| Hail | 67.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 21.7 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 95.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 84.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 10.8 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 90.6 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | 76.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Chelan County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Wenatchee, WA at risk of?
Wenatchee 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 Chelan County, where Wenatchee is located, are wildfire, landslide, and avalanche.
What is Wenatchee's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Chelan County, where Wenatchee is located, scoring 99.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Wenatchee a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Wenatchee 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 Chelan County.
Has Wenatchee had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 hail, 23 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Wenatchee since 2016.