Moderate Risk Washington  ·  Earthquake / Tsunami

Pacific County WA

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

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
21
Area
975
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Tsunami
FEMA Disasters
8
federally declared

Pacific County WA in Washington faces earthquake / tsunami risk across its 975 square mile area. South Bend on Willapa Bay serves this southwest Washington coast county with tsunami risk. Pacific serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Recommended Supplies

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

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 7 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Earthquake / Tsunami
Secondary Hazard Volcanic
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 8
Last Major Event 2021 Coastal Storm
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (360) 875-9300
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Pacific County WA
State Washington (WA)
Population 21
Area 975 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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