Moderate Risk Oregon  ·  Earthquake / Tsunami

Lincoln County OR

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

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
47
Area
992
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Tsunami
FEMA Disasters
8
federally declared

Lincoln County OR in Oregon faces earthquake / tsunami risk across its 992 square mile area. Newport on the Oregon coast faces Cascadia earthquake and tsunami risk. Lincoln 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 Wildfire
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 8
Last Major Event 2020 Wildfire
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (541) 265-4100
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Lincoln County OR
State Oregon (OR)
Population 47
Area 992 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

// Major Cities

Lincoln City OR Newport OR

// Cities in This County

// Other Oregon Counties