How common are natural disasters in Seattle?

Unlike other parts of the country, Seattle doesn't have any regular catastrophic events to deal with on a yearly basis. We don't have tornadoes. We don't have hurricanes. read more

While the Seattle and Northwest overall have some pretty scary natural disasters that could happen, the best course of action is to be sure you're prepared. For most disasters, the answer is knowing in advance what your escape routes are, knowing how you'd communicate with family or friends if phone networks go down, and having some emergency supplies on hand. read more

Pretty uncommon. The most likely ones here are earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. There are also smaller events in isolated areas during the winter related to flooding. read more