Natural Disaster Risk in Snohomish County
Washington
7.3out of 10
Risk Summary for Snohomish County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Landslide Volcanic Activity Earthquake
All 18 Hazard Scores
Landslide 10.0
Volcanic Activity 10.0
Earthquake 9.9
Tsunami 9.8
Avalanche 9.8
Ice Storm 9.8
Extreme Heat 9.7
Coastal Flooding 9.7
Winter Weather 9.5
Lightning 8.8
Cold Wave 6.9
Wildfire 6.6
Tornado 4.6
Hail 2.6
Hurricane 2.4
Drought 2.4
Strong Wind 1.9
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Snohomish County 7.3
Washington avg. 5.8
US national avg. 4.5
Live Conditions
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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.
Cities in Snohomish County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.