Pendleton Oregon hosts the Pendleton Air Force Base and is the county seat of Umatilla County — adjacent to the former Umatilla Chemical Depot. The city sits in the high desert of northeastern Oregon, facing significant wildfire risk during dry summer months. The Grande Ronde River valley creates some flash flood risk during spring snowmelt. Pendleton is known for its rodeo heritage but faces real infrastructure vulnerabilities from its proximity to former chemical weapons storage.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Military / Chemical / Wildfire |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2020 Wildfire |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 541-966-0201 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 1074 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Umatilla County OR
Oregon · Wildfire / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Low Risk