Stevens County, WA
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Stevens County has experienced 23 federally declared disasters since 1974, most recently Wildfires in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Stevens County's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, landslide, and inland flooding, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 22 storm events in the county over the past decade.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Stevens County has been designated in 23 declarations since 1974, covering 7 disaster types including fire (11), severe storm (4), flood (3).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Fire | Wildfires |
| 2026 | Fire | Autumn Lane Fire |
| 2021 | Fire | Ford Corkscrew Fire |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2016 | Fire | Wildfires And Mudslides |
| 2016 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2015 | Fire | Wildfires |
| 2015 | Fire | Stevens County Fire Complex |
| 2015 | Fire | Renner Fire |
Showing the 10 most recent of 23 total declarations since 1974.
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 | 96.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 68.6 | 10 | 0 | $2.5M |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 43 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 62 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 12.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 7.3 | 7 | 0 | $10K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 12.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 62.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | 47.9 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 66.9 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 10 | 1 | 0 | $5K |
| Drought | Very Low | 13.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate | 96 | 3 | 0 | $104K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 42.4 | — | — | — |
| 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
Stevens County ranks in the 47th 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 | 47th | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 46th | Low |
| Household characteristics | 59th | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 42nd | Low |
| Housing type & transportation | 40th | 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 | 93rd | Very High |
| Risk to homes | 93rd | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 76.5% | — |
NOAA tracked 22 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 9 in 2016–20 vs 13 in 2021–25 .
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 Stevens County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Stevens County, Washington are wildfire, landslide, and inland flooding. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Stevens County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Stevens County has received 23 federal disaster declarations since 1974, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is fire (11 declarations).
Has Stevens County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Stevens County include Wildfires (2026), Autumn Lane Fire (2026). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1974.
How does Stevens County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Spokane County, WA has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Boundary County, ID has the lowest (Very Low). Stevens County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Stevens County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Stevens 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. Stevens County's composite score of 60 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 60% of US counties.