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What's actually likely where you live.
Before the emergency — maps, tools, and the honest picture of what Oregon throws at different parts of the state.
See OR hazardsOR hazard profile
Oregon's defining existential hazard. A magnitude 9.0+ Cascadia event would produce 3-5 minutes of violent shaking across the entire state, then send a 30-40 foot tsunami to the coast 15-30 minutes later. Coastal towns like Seaside, Cannon Beach, Lincoln City, and Florence have no high ground within walking distance. The earthquake alone would cause $32B+ in damage and kill thousands before the tsunami arrives. Eastern Oregon and the Coast/Cascade foothills burn every summer. The Labor Day 2020 fires burned 1 million acres in three days under extreme wind events — including destroying the towns of Phoenix and Talent near Medford. The 2021 Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon was so large it generated its own weather. Fire season now runs May through November in most of the state. Oregon's wet season (November–April) brings atmospheric rivers that cause catastrophic flooding. The Willamette, Umpqua, Rogue, and Columbia rivers all have major flood histories. Post-wildfire burn scars transform into debris flow zones. The 1996 Willamette Valley floods caused $500M+ in damage. Landslides on saturated coastal and mountain slopes are a recurring hazard.
Seismic activity along fault systems creates significant ground-shaking risk.
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Dry conditions, wind, and vegetation combine to create serious wildfire risk, particularly in dry seasons.
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Flash floods, river flooding, and coastal surge affect low-lying areas and river corridors.
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Damaging winds, hail, and lightning — the most frequent hazard in most US states.
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Multi-year drought cycles affect water supply, agriculture, and wildfire risk.
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Official tools
Enter your address to see your flood zone designation and insurance requirements.
Source: FEMA
Real-time earthquake activity and seismic hazard maps for your region.
Source: USGS
Your property's wildfire exposure score based on vegetation, terrain, and proximity to wildland.
Source: USFS
Real-time river levels and flood stage by county.
Source: USGS WaterWatch
Weekly drought conditions by county.
Source: US Drought Monitor
Water quality guidance for households on private wells.
Source: EPA
Insurance gaps
Standard homeowner's policies in Oregon exclude flood damage. Flood insurance through the NFIP has a 30-day waiting period — it cannot be purchased when a storm is forecast. Check your declarations page annually to confirm your coverage limits and deductibles.
Not in your standard policy
Flood damage — requires NFIP or private flood policy
Earthquake damage — requires separate endorsement
Sewer & drain backup — requires endorsement ($50–$100/yr)
Landslide / mudflow — generally excluded
Next steps
During an emergency
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Step-by-step actions based on the hazards that apply to Oregon.
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