Cowlitz County WA in Washington faces earthquake / volcanic risk across its 1,139 square mile area. Kelso-Longview sits directly in Mt. St. Helens lahar paths with Cascadia earthquake risk. Cowlitz serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Earthquake / Volcanic |
| Secondary Hazard | Wildfire |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | Mt. St. Helens 1980 |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (360) 577-3015 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Cowlitz County WA |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| Population | 110 |
| Area | 1,139 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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Pierce County WA
Earthquake / Volcanic Lahar
8/10
High
Snohomish County WA
Earthquake / Landslide
8/10
High
Clallam County WA
Earthquake / Tsunami
7/10
Moderate
King County WA
Earthquake / Volcanic
7/10
High
Whatcom County WA
Earthquake / Volcanic
7/10
High
Pacific County WA
Earthquake / Tsunami
7/10
Moderate