Columbia County WA in Washington faces wildfire / flash flooding risk across its 869 square mile area. Dayton serves this small southeast Washington county near the Blue Mountains. Columbia 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.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// 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 |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (509) 382-4542 |
| Emergency Shelters | 2 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Columbia County WA |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| Population | 4 |
| Area | 869 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
// Other Washington Counties
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