Natural Disaster Risk in Myrtle Point

Natural Hazard Profile: Myrtle Point, Oregon

Located in the western mountain region near the Pacific Coast in Coos County, Myrtle Point is a town of roughly 5,164 residents. The oceanic climate that characterizes this part of Oregon — marked by mild, wet winters on the coast and semi-arid conditions inland — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Myrtle Point a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Myrtle Point's composite natural disaster risk at 5.1 out of 10 — moderate risk. Tsunami risk is the primary coastal hazard, driven by the area's proximity to seismically active offshore zones capable of generating ocean waves that inundate low-lying coastlines. Residents should also account for earthquake and coastal flood risk in their preparedness planning.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Myrtle Point's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 5.7/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by tsunami and earthquake, as measured by FEMA across Coos County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Myrtle Point residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for tsunami is recommended.