West region · OR
Oregon home risk profile
Overall risk: Moderate
Oregon is located in the West region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Oregon are wildfires, flooding, earthquakes. 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 Oregon is coordinated by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.
Risk levels in Oregon
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Wildfires
Oregon is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to wildfires. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should treat…
Very High
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Flooding
flooding represents a high risk for homeowners in Oregon. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of…
High
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Earthquakes
earthquakes represents a high risk for homeowners in Oregon. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of…
High
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Landslides
landslides represents a high risk for homeowners in Oregon. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of…
High
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Drought
Oregon has a moderate risk of drought. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure, review…
Moderate
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Winter Storms
winter storms poses a low risk in Oregon. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness…
Low
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Extreme Heat
extreme heat poses a low risk in Oregon. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness…
Low
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Severe Storms
severe storms poses a low risk in Oregon. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness…
Low
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Hurricanes
Oregon faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still know…
Very Low
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Tornadoes
Oregon faces a very low risk from tornadoes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still know…
Very Low