District of Columbia winter weather risk
District of Columbia has the highest winter weather risk in District of Columbia, scoring 96.8 out of 100 — rated "Very High" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
NOAA events 2016–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 96.8 | Very High | 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.
Winter Weather risk nationally:
Other hazard risks in District of Columbia:
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest winter weather risk county in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia, DC has the highest winter weather risk in District of Columbia, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 96.8 out of 100 (rated "Very High").
How many counties in District of Columbia are rated Very High for winter weather risk?
1 of 1 scored District of Columbia county is rated "Very High" for winter weather risk by FEMA's National Risk Index.
What causes winter weather risk in District of Columbia?
Winter weather risk captures expected losses from heavy snow, blizzards, and mixed precipitation. Highest scores appear in the Great Lakes snowbelt, northern Rockies, and interior Northeast, where lake-effect and orographic snowfall is frequent. Winter weather impacts transportation networks, utilities, agriculture, and population health.