District of Columbia Disaster Risk
Natural disaster risk data for all 1 counties.
Avg FEMA Rating
Relatively High
Avg Percentile
98th
Counties with Data
1
of 1 total
County risk atlas
District of Columbia hazard exposure by county
A compact 2.5D surface of FEMA National Risk Index percentiles. Toggle composite, flood, wildfire, hurricane, tornado, and earthquake risk to see which counties carry the highest relative exposure without loading the full national explorer dataset.
Counties
1/1
Avg composite
98th
Risk layers
6
All District of Columbia Counties
| County | Percentile |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 98th |
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Data Source
Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.
Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.