Whatcom County in northwest Washington faces Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake risk and sits in the shadow of Mount Baker — one of the most thermally active volcanoes in the Cascades. Baker has shown signs of increased hydrothermal activity. The Nooksack River creates significant flooding risk in the county's agricultural lowlands during major rainfall events.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Earthquake / Volcanic |
| Secondary Hazard | Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Seismic High Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 36 |
| Last Major Event | Mount Baker Activity (2022) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 4–6 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (360) 676-6911 |
| Emergency Shelters | 16 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-5 North, SR-542 East, SR-9 South, US-2 East |
// County Profile
| County | Whatcom County WA |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| Population | 229,247 |
| Area | 2120 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone X (Seismic High Risk) |
// Recent Incidents
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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