District of Columbia Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (DC) | HomeRiskMap

District of Columbia is located in the Northeast region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in District of Columbia are flooding, winter storms, extreme heat. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in District of Columbia is coordinated by the DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in District of Columbia

Flooding District of Columbia has a moderate risk of flooding. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their… Moderate Winter Storms District of Columbia has a moderate risk of winter storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their… Moderate Extreme Heat District of Columbia has a moderate risk of extreme heat. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their… Moderate Severe Storms District of Columbia has a moderate risk of severe storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their… Moderate Hurricanes hurricanes poses a low risk in District of Columbia. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic… Low Tornadoes tornadoes poses a low risk in District of Columbia. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic… Low Drought drought poses a low risk in District of Columbia. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic… Low Wildfires District of Columbia faces a very low risk from wildfires compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners… Very Low Earthquakes District of Columbia faces a very low risk from earthquakes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners… Very Low Landslides District of Columbia faces a very low risk from landslides compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners… Very Low