FEMA Records
2
Total declarations
Oregon · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
Curry County, OR
2 FEMA disaster declarations (2017–2025), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Most common hazard: Severe Storm.
- 2
- FEMA declarations
- 1
- Major disasters
- 87
- NRI risk · Relatively Moderate
- Severe Storm
- Top hazard
FEMA's National Risk Index places Curry County in the top 13% of U.S. counties for overall natural-hazard risk, and its FEMA disaster-declaration count is higher than 22% of all 2,729 counties tracked.
How does Curry County compare?
FEMA disaster declarations, this county versus the Oregon county average and the national county average.
- Curry County
- 2
- Oregon county avg
- 3.3
- National county avg
- 3.7
How disaster-prone is Curry County?
Curry County, Oregon has recorded 2 FEMA disaster declarations between 2017 and 2025, of which 1 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 0.3 declarations per year across a 8-year record, or roughly 39% below the Oregon county average of 3.3 and 47% below the national county average of 3.7. Declaration counts reflect federal recognition of event severity, not pure hazard frequency — smaller incidents handled locally never appear in FEMA's ledger.
The dominant disaster type on record is Severe Storm, with 1 of 2 declarations falling under this category. FEMA's National Risk Index assigns this county an overall risk rating of Relatively Moderate (composite score 86.5/100), driven by an Expected Annual Loss rating of Relatively Low equivalent to roughly $44.0M in annualized losses. Social vulnerability scores Very High and community resilience scores Relatively Low — two factors that modify raw hazard exposure into actual harm. The single highest-risk natural hazard identified for this county is Earthquake (Relatively Moderate).
NFIP flood insurance claims data for this county is not present in the FEMA claims extract, which typically indicates either low historical flood activity or low policy penetration. Taken together, these indicators place Curry County at a low relative risk level for federally recognized disasters. Households should pair this historical lens with forward-looking hazard maps — flood zones, wildfire risk overlays, and seismic zones published by FEMA and state emergency management — before making preparedness, insurance, or relocation decisions.
Risk Assessment
How Curry County's disaster history compares to state and national averages.
Risk Level
Low
vs. Oregon Avg
-39%
State avg: 3.3
vs. National Avg
-47%
National avg: 3.7
Avg Per Year
0.3
Over 8 years
FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar — Curry County
The radar plots Curry County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance.
NRI Source
FEMA 2023
Latest NRI release
County FIPS
41015
OR state code
Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release
Disaster Types
Breakdown of 2 FEMA disaster declarations in Curry County by incident type.
Severe Storm 1
Fire 1
Declaration Types
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Major Disaster — 1 50.0%
of all 2 declarations
Fire Management — 1 50.0%
of all 2 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
Disaster declarations per year for Curry County.
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
Disaster Declarations
All 2 FEMA disaster declarations for Curry County, Oregon.
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4881 | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES | DR | Severe Storm | 2025-07-22 |
| 5198 | CHETCO BAR FIRE | FM | Fire | 2017-08-20 |
Storm Events in Oregon
NOAA severe weather data for Oregon (2015–2025). Storm event data is tracked at the state level.
| Storm Type | Events | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Wind | 887 | 13 | 13 | $3.2B |
| Heavy Snow | 687 | 2 | 0 | $139.3M |
| Frost/Freeze | 414 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Wildfire | 325 | 15 | 38 | $15.1M |
| Flood | 271 | 3 | 1 | $69.4M |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025
FEMA National Risk Index
FEMA's composite risk score combining 18 natural hazard types, social vulnerability, and community resilience for Curry County.
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Score: 86.5/100
Expected Annual Loss
Relatively Low
$44.0M/year
Social Vulnerability
Very High
Community Resilience
Relatively Low
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Risk rating for each of the 18 FEMA NRI natural hazard types in Curry County.
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Relatively High
Coastal Flooding Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Tornado Very Low
Hail Very Low
Cold Wave No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri
Counties with Similar Risk in Oregon
Other Oregon counties with similar disaster declaration counts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many natural disasters has Curry County, Oregon had?
Curry County, Oregon has received 2 FEMA disaster declarations from 2017 to 2025. Of these, 1 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Curry County?
The most common disaster type in Curry County is Severe Storm, with 1 declaration. Other disaster types include Fire (1).
How does Curry County's disaster risk compare to the Oregon average?
Curry County has 2 disaster declarations, which is 39% lower than the Oregon county average of 3.3 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.7, it is 47% lower.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Curry County received?
Curry County has received 1 major disaster declaration, representing 50% of all 2 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in Oregon?
The most common storm types in Oregon include High Wind (887 events), Heavy Snow (687 events), Frost/Freeze (414 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What was the worst year for disasters in Curry County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in Curry County was 2017, with 1 declaration. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2017 to 2025.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Curry County?
Based on FEMA declaration history, Curry County has a low disaster risk level with 2 total declarations. This county has relatively few disaster declarations compared to the national average.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Curry County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Curry County, Oregon has an overall risk score of 86.5 out of 100 (Relatively Moderate). The county's social vulnerability rating is Very High and community resilience is Relatively Low. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Relatively Low, representing $44.0M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Curry County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Curry County is Earthquake (risk rating: Relatively Moderate). Other significant hazards include Wildfire (Relatively Moderate) and Landslide (Relatively Moderate). These scores are based on FEMA's analysis of historical event frequency, exposed assets, and community vulnerability.
Data Sources & Methodology
Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.
Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.
This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.
What this means for Curry County
Curry County, OR has 2 FEMA disaster declarations on record — a low historical disaster load, 39% below the Oregon county average.
- Its most common federal declaration type is major disaster (1 of 2) — know the hazards most likely here before they happen. Oregon overview
- See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
- Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide
Historical declaration counts describe past federal response, not a forecast. For current threats, follow the National Weather Service and local officials; in an emergency call 911.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- FEMA OpenFEMA — Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 — all federally-declared disasters for this county. fema.gov/openfema/disaster-declarations
- FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) — per-county per-hazard risk ratings and expected annual loss. hazards.fema.gov/nri
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database — state-level storm/severe-weather event records, 2015–2025. ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents
Data sourced from official U.S. government datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainHazard Editorial
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