Flood Risk in Whatcom, WA

Whatcom, WA has a Flood Risk Score of 23/100 (Grade B), ranking #88 of 3,271 counties nationwide. The risk level is Moderate. There have been 37 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $2,426,421 in payouts, with 14 federal disaster declarations on record.

Key Data

23
Risk Score
B
Grade
37
NFIP Claims
$2,426,421
Total Payouts
14
Disasters
37
Active Policies

Score Breakdown

FactorScoreWeight
Claims Density140%
Disaster Frequency3025%
Claim Severity120%
Year-over-Year Trend10015%
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Data from FEMA OpenFEMA (NFIP claims and disaster declarations). Last updated 2026-04-12.