B
Whatcom, WA
Flood Risk Score: 23/100 · Rank #88 of 3,271 counties
Whatcom County in Washington has a flood risk grade of B (Moderate risk), ranking #88 out of 3,271 U.S. counties for flood risk. The county has recorded 37 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $2,426,421 in payouts, with 14 federal disaster declarations. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
23
Risk Score
37
NFIP Claims
$2,426,421
Total Payouts
14
Disasters
$65,579
Avg Claim
37
Active Policies
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 23 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Claims Density
40%
1
Disaster Frequency
25%
30
Claim Severity
20%
1
Year-over-Year Trend
15%
100
Other Counties in Washington
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit | B | 22 | 15 | 13 |
| King | A | 17 | 24 | 18 |
| Lewis | A | 16 | 8 | 20 |
| Thurston | A | 16 | 3 | 15 |
| Wahkiakum | A | 16 | 0 | 15 |
| Mason | A | 15 | 4 | 13 |