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 Flooding is a significant and recurring hazard in the District of Columbia, driven by its location along the Potomac and Anacostia rivers,… Moderate Winter Storms Winter storms in the District of Columbia can bring snow, ice, freezing rain, and extreme cold, posing moderate risks (level 3 of 5) to… Moderate Extreme Heat Extreme heat is a significant hazard in the District of Columbia, rated level 3 out of 5. The city's dense urban environment, abundance of… Moderate Severe Storms Severe storms in the District of Columbia can bring damaging winds, large hail, lightning, and occasional tornadoes. Because the city is… Moderate Hurricanes The District of Columbia faces a moderate hurricane risk (level 2 of 5) because tropical storms and hurricanes that track up the East Coast… Low Tornadoes The District of Columbia has a low but real tornado risk, rated level 2 out of 5. Tornadoes are rare but possible, most often linked to… Low Drought The District of Columbia faces a moderate drought risk, rated level 2 of 5. Droughts here typically occur in summer and early fall,… Low Wildfires The District of Columbia faces a very low risk of wildfires compared to much of the United States, rated Level 1 on FEMA's National Risk… Very Low Earthquakes The District of Columbia faces a low earthquake hazard, rated level 1 of 5, but the risk is not zero. While significant earthquakes are… Very Low Landslides The District of Columbia has a very low risk of landslides, rated Level 1 on FEMA's National Risk Index. However, localized ground movement… Very Low