Ilwaco, WA natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Ilwaco comes from tsunamis, and overall the risk is very high for a U.S. community. Flood insurance has paid 2 claims here since 1997. 5 federal disasters brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsHow exposed is Ilwaco?
FEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Ilwaco to be higher than in 87% of U.S. communities, mostly from tsunamis.
What Ilwaco faces
Each hazard’s share of the damage FEMA expects here, and how that compares with the rest of the country.
Tsunamis
Earthquakes
Lower here
Not a risk here
Does Ilwaco flood?
Every paid claim on a federal flood insurance policy in Ilwaco, from FEMA’s records.
are insured
are insured
What’s been done with FEMA grants
5 federal disasters brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Ilwaco itself: aid to households, or repair grants to the City of Ilwaco.
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
How to read this page
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025); OpenFEMA: NFIP redacted claims, multiple-loss properties, community status book and residential penetration rates, housing assistance (owners and renters), public assistance funded projects, hazard mitigation properties and disaster declarations. Census tracts: U.S. Census Bureau.