Moderate Risk Washington  ·  Earthquake / Tsunami

Clallam County WA

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

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
75
Area
1,739
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Tsunami
FEMA Disasters
8
federally declared

Clallam County WA in Washington faces earthquake / tsunami risk across its 1,739 square mile area. Port Angeles serves this Olympic Peninsula county with Cascadia earthquake and tsunami risk. Clallam serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Recommended Supplies

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// 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 2001 Nisqually Earthquake
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (360) 417-2000
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Clallam County WA
State Washington (WA)
Population 75
Area 1,739 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

// Major Cities

Port Angeles WA Sequim WA

// Cities in This County

// Other Washington Counties