Oregon strong wind risk
Clackamas County has the highest strong wind risk in Oregon, scoring 93.4 out of 100 — rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
NOAA events 2016–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clackamas County | 93.4 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 2 | Marion County | 89.9 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 3 | Linn County | 86.3 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 4 | Umatilla County | 83.3 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 5 | Washington County | 80.1 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 6 | Multnomah County | 65.5 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 7 | Lane County | 57.3 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 8 | Yamhill County | 43.7 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 9 | Deschutes County | 43.2 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 10 | Hood River County | 34.4 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 11 | Jackson County | 27.9 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 12 | Douglas County | 24.3 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 13 | Columbia County | 23.7 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 14 | Tillamook County | 22.4 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 15 | Clatsop County | 21.7 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 16 | Union County | 16.2 | Very Low | 0 |
| 17 | Malheur County | 15.5 | Very Low | 0 |
| 18 | Wasco County | 15.1 | Very Low | 0 |
| 19 | Lincoln County | 14.8 | Very Low | 0 |
| 20 | Benton County | 13.5 | Very Low | 0 |
| 21 | Morrow County | 13.4 | Very Low | 0 |
| 22 | Jefferson County | 13.2 | Very Low | 0 |
| 23 | Polk County | 11.6 | Very Low | 0 |
| 24 | Josephine County | 11.3 | Very Low | 0 |
| 25 | Crook County | 10.8 | Very Low | 0 |
| 26 | Baker County | 10 | Very Low | 0 |
| 27 | Klamath County | 6.8 | Very Low | 0 |
| 28 | Coos County | 6.1 | Very Low | 0 |
| 29 | Grant County | 5.4 | Very Low | 0 |
| 30 | Gilliam County | 5.3 | Very Low | 0 |
| 31 | Curry County | 5.2 | Very Low | 0 |
| 32 | Wallowa County | 4.4 | Very Low | 0 |
| 33 | Sherman County | 3.4 | Very Low | 0 |
| 34 | Wheeler County | 3.2 | Very Low | 0 |
| 35 | Harney County | 1.7 | Very Low | 0 |
| 36 | Lake County | 1.1 | Very Low | 0 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. Scores are 0–100 percentile rankings among all US counties. See the methodology page for definitions. Download the full CSV for all counties.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the highest strong wind risk county in Oregon?
Clackamas County, OR has the highest strong wind risk in Oregon, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 93.4 out of 100 (rated "Relatively High").
What causes strong wind risk in Oregon?
Strong wind risk covers non-convective, non-tropical sustained high winds — including derechos and general high-wind events, but excluding tornado and hurricane winds. High scores appear in mountain passes, coastal headlands, and open plains where topography amplifies wind speeds. Damage concentrates on utility infrastructure, trees, and lightweight structures.