Low Risk Washington  ·  Wildfire / Flash Flooding

Grant County WA

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

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
97
Area
2,791
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Wildfire / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Grant County WA in Washington faces wildfire / flash flooding risk across its 2,791 square mile area. Ephrata in the Columbia Basin serves this large central Washington county. Grant 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
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (509) 754-2011
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Grant County WA
State Washington (WA)
Population 97
Area 2,791 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

// 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.

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Coulee Dam WA Grand Coulee
Major Dam  ·  Grand Coulee, WA  ·  US Bureau of Reclamation  ·  50-mi risk zone
9/10 Critical
Grand Coulee Dam Power Plant WA
Power Plant  ·  Grand Coulee, WA  ·  US Bureau of Reclamation / BPA  ·  10-mi risk zone
9/10 Critical
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Quincy WA Microsoft Data Center Campus
Telecom / Internet  ·  Quincy, WA  ·  Microsoft Corporation  ·  2-mi risk zone
8/10 High

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