Natural Disaster Risk in Myrtle Creek
Oregon
Risk Summary for Myrtle Creek
Myrtle Creek scores 6.7/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Tsunami.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Myrtle Creek, Oregon
Myrtle Creek is a city of approximately 10,360 residents in Douglas County, in the western mountain region near the Pacific Coast. The area experiences mild, wet winters on the coast and semi-arid conditions inland, with a high wildfire risk period in the dry summer months shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Myrtle Creek.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Myrtle Creek carries an overall risk score of 6.7/10, placing it in the high category. Coastal tsunami exposure is the dominant hazard concern, with the regional tectonic environment capable of generating both local and distant-source tsunami waves. The area also faces notable exposure to volcano and earthquake.
Myrtle Creek's risk score, slightly above the 5.7/10 state average and well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Douglas County, the highest-scoring are tsunami, volcano, and earthquake. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
Myrtle Creek's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.
What this means for Myrtle Creek: Tsunami preparedness
- If you feel strong shaking near the coast, move to high ground immediately — do not wait for an official warning.
- Learn your community evacuation routes and the location of designated assembly areas.
- Standard homeowners insurance excludes tsunami flooding; flood coverage may be needed.
Local Factors for Myrtle Creek
These city-level factors differentiate Myrtle Creek from other communities in Douglas County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
10,360
SuburbanGeographic Zone
Pacific Coast
Tsunami, coastal flood & wildfire risk
Climate Band
Cool Continental
Latitude 43.1°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
High — long dry fire season
Fire score: 9.8/10
Coordinates
43.0548° N, 123.2229° W
Douglas County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.