Asotin County, WA
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Asotin County has experienced 13 federally declared disasters since 1965, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Asotin County's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, landslide, and avalanche, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Asotin County has been designated in 13 declarations since 1965, covering 7 disaster types including flood (5), biological (2), severe storm (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Flood | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2015 | Fire | Wildfires |
| 2009 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm And Record And Near Record Snow |
| 2005 | Coastal Storm | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 1997 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms, Land & Muds Slides,Flooding |
| 1996 | Flood | High Winds, Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 1980 | Volcanic Eruption | Volcanic Eruption, Mt. St. Helens |
| 1977 | Drought | Drought |
Showing the 10 most recent of 13 total declarations since 1965.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate | 89.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 38.5 | 5 | 0 | $1.6M |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 32.7 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 53.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 7 | 4 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 10.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 19.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 13.7 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 17.7 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 8.9 | 2 | 0 | $11K |
| Drought | Very Low | 13.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Low | 72.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low | 70.8 | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Asotin County ranks in the 43rd percentile (Low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43rd | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 57th | Moderate |
| Household characteristics | 58th | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 35th | Low |
| Housing type & transportation | 18th | Very low |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 94th | Very High |
| Risk to homes | 91st | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 29.8% | — |
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Asotin County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Asotin County, Washington are wildfire, landslide, and avalanche. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Asotin County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Asotin County has received 13 federal disaster declarations since 1965, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is flood (5 declarations).
Has Asotin County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Asotin County include Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (2026). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1965.
How does Asotin County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Wallowa County, OR has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Very Low) and Garfield County, WA has the lowest (Very Low). Asotin County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Asotin County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Asotin County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Asotin County's composite score of 18 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 18% of US counties.