Wahkiakum County WA in Washington faces earthquake / volcanic risk across its 264 square mile area. Cathlamet on the Columbia River serves this tiny southwest Washington county. Wahkiakum serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Earthquake / Volcanic |
| Secondary Hazard | Wildfire |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2021 Columbia River Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (360) 795-3219 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Wahkiakum County WA |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| Population | 4 |
| Area | 264 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// 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