Low Risk Washington  ·  Wildfire / Flash Flooding

Franklin County WA

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
90
Area
1,242
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Wildfire / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Franklin County WA in Washington faces wildfire / flash flooding risk across its 1,242 square mile area. Pasco in the Tri-Cities near Hanford serves this eastern Washington county. Franklin serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
  • Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
  • Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
  • Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 5 / 10    Low Risk
Primary Hazard Wildfire / Flash Flooding
Secondary Hazard Winter Storm
FEMA Flood Zone Low
Federally Declared Disasters 6
Last Major Event 2021 Wildfire Smoke
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (509) 545-3521
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Franklin County WA
State Washington (WA)
Population 90
Area 1,242 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

// Major Cities

Pasco WA

// Cities in This County

// Other Washington Counties

// Nearby Infrastructure Risks

Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.

Hanford Nuclear Reservation Superfund WA
Superfund Site  ·  Richland, WA  ·  US DOE / EPA  ·  5-mi risk zone
10/10 High
Hanford Dry Cask Storage WA
Nuclear Power Plant  ·  Richland, WA  ·  US Department of Energy  ·  10-mi risk zone
9/10 Critical
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McNary Dam OR/WA
Major Dam  ·  Umatilla, OR  ·  US Army Corps of Engineers  ·  20-mi risk zone
7/10 High

Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.