Benton, OR
Benton County in Oregon has 5 FEMA disaster declarations on record covering 1964–2012, most recently Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides on Mar 2, 2012 (DR-4055). Its flood risk grade is A (Low risk), ranking #2157 of 3,277 U.S. counties, with 0 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $0 in payouts. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
FEMA Disaster Declarations in Benton County
The 5 most recent federally declared disasters affecting Benton County, OR (1964–2012). Total declarations on record: 5.
| Declared | Incident Type | Title | FEMA Disaster # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2012 | Flood | Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides | DR-4055 |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | DR-3228 |
| Feb 9, 1996 | Flood | High Winds, Severe Storms and Flooding | DR-1099 |
| Jan 25, 1974 | Flood | Severe Storms, Snowmelt & Flooding | DR-413 |
| Dec 24, 1964 | Flood | Heavy Rains & Flooding | DR-184 |
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 10 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Other Counties in Oregon
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union | A | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| Wallowa | A | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| Umatilla Indian Reservation | A | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| Umatilla | A | 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Curry | A | 10 | 1 | 5 |
| Wheeler | A | 10 | 0 | 4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FEMA disaster declarations does Benton County, OR have?
Benton County, OR has 5 federal disaster declarations on FEMA record (1964–2012). The 5 most recent are: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (declared Mar 2, 2012, DR-4055); Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (declared Sep 7, 2005, DR-3228); High Winds, Severe Storms and Flooding (declared Feb 9, 1996, DR-1099); Severe Storms, Snowmelt & Flooding (declared Jan 25, 1974, DR-413); Heavy Rains & Flooding (declared Dec 24, 1964, DR-184). Counts include flood, severe storm, hurricane, and coastal storm declarations from the OpenFEMA DisasterDeclarationsSummaries dataset.
What is the flood risk grade for Benton County, OR?
Benton County is graded A (composite score 10/100, low risk). It ranks #2157 of 3,277 U.S. counties for flood risk in our scoring model. The grade combines NFIP claims density (40%), disaster frequency (25%), claim severity (20%), and year-over-year trend (15%).
How many NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Benton County?
0 NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Benton County, OR, totaling $0 in payouts. The average claim is $0. Source: FEMA FimaNfipClaims v2 dataset.
Has Benton County, OR had any recent flood disasters?
Yes. The most recent FEMA declaration affecting Benton County was Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides on Mar 2, 2012 (DR-4055). The county has 5 declared disasters in the OpenFEMA record covering 1964–2012.
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Source: FEMA OpenFEMA datasets, 2026.