Yamhill County, OR
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Yamhill County has experienced 19 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 Relatively Moderate — near the middle compared to other US counties.
Yamhill County's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, heat wave, and landslide, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Community vulnerability is elevated (72nd percentile nationally), suggesting residents may face greater difficulty recovering from major disasters.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Yamhill County has been designated in 19 declarations since 1965, covering 6 disaster types including severe storm (10), flood (3), fire (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2024 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2021 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2020 | Fire | Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2020 | Fire | Chehalem Mountain Bald Peak Fire |
| 2016 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2009 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm, Record And Near Record Snow |
| 2008 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Showing the 10 most recent of 19 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 | Very Low | 52.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Moderate | 74.1 | 3 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate | 96.9 | 4 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate | 88.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 18.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 9.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 43.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 29.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate | 68.7 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 21.7 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 38 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Very Low | 12.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate | 87.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 6.9 | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Relatively Low | 84.4 | — | — | — |
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
Yamhill County ranks in the 72nd percentile (Moderate) 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 | 72nd | Moderate |
| Socioeconomic status | 45th | Low |
| Household characteristics | 69th | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 61st | Moderate |
| Housing type & transportation | 94th | High |
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 | 25th | Relatively Low |
| Risk to homes | 26th | Relatively Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 40.3% | — |
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 Yamhill County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Yamhill County, Oregon are earthquake, heat wave, and landslide. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Moderate — near the middle compared to other US counties.
Has Yamhill County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Yamhill County has received 19 federal disaster declarations since 1965, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (10 declarations).
Has Yamhill County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Yamhill County include Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (2026), Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1965.
How does Yamhill County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Multnomah County, OR has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively High) and Columbia County, OR has the lowest (Relatively Low). Yamhill County is rated Relatively Moderate overall.
How is Yamhill County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Yamhill 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. Yamhill County's composite score of 83 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 83% of US counties.