Portland Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (34/100)
Is Portland safe right now? Checked 17 October 2026
Portland scores 34/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. The US State Department does not issue advice for United States. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Disease & health (score 15)
Crime (score 42)
September 27, 2026
Portland, United States has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 34 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 42/100; the lowest-rated category is disease & health at 15/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the United States travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Portland currently sits at 34/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Portland is crime (42/100), and the lowest is disease & health (15/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: natural hazards (58/100) and security (35/100).
A score of 34 is higher than 25% of the cities we score.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 13, 2026
Portland currently holds a moderate baseline risk level of 34 out of 100 alongside an active orange tropical cyclone alert for Isaias-26. Recent local developments include a scheduled Aerial Tram evacuation exercise, discussions on robotaxi rules, and a drug trafficking law enforcement case.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 17, 2026 13:36 UTC
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- Crime (score 42/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Natural disasters (score 40/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
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Day vs Night Safety in Portland
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Portland
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Portland for solo travelers (Crime 42/100 · Transport 25/100), women traveling solo (Crime 42/100), families with children (Health 15/100 · Natural disaster 40/100), older travelers (Health 15/100 · Transport 25/100), business travelers (Digital 20/100 · Money 35/100 · Transport 25/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 20/100 · Political 30/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
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Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Portland
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
The US State Department does not issue advice for United States.
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:1km) in United States 15/10/2026 11:07 UTC, 9 thousand in MMI>=III. GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-15
On 10/15/2026 11:07:01 AM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting 9 thousand in MMI>=III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:1km.
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Green flood alert in United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-05-21
On 19/05/2026, a flood started in United States, lasting until 16/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 29 deaths and 2292 displaced .
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Drought is on going in Mexico, United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-04-30
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-17 13:36:30 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Wildfires | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Most wildfire events within 100 km of Portland happened in July (2 of 2 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the United States travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the United States entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-17 06:34:10 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Portland
The most weather-stable two-month window for Portland is June–July, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 28°C and monthly rain averages 26 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; December is the wettest typical month at about 183 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 27, 2026.
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Emergency numbers (United States)
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General | 911 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
The provided sources did not contain specific information about healthcare facilities, emergency services, or pharmacy availability for travelers in Portland.
Common scam patterns
- pickpocketing. Pickpockets operate in crowded tourist spots, targeting bags and wallets without the victim noticing. They often work in groups to distract the traveler while one member lifts items. Tip: Keep bags zipped and front‑facing, and stay aware of your surroundings in busy areas.
- distraction theft. Distraction thieves create a diversion—such as spilling coffee or asking for directions—while an accomplice steals valuables. This tactic is common near popular attractions. Tip: Never leave personal items unattended and be skeptical of unsolicited assistance.
- fake petition. Scammers pose as volunteers collecting signatures for a bogus cause, then ask for cash donations or personal information. These encounters often happen on sidewalks near downtown landmarks. Tip: Politely decline to sign or donate if you are unsure of the organization’s legitimacy.
Area notes
- Downtown Portland. High foot traffic and many attractions make this a hotspot for street scams.
- Powell's Books district. A major draw for visitors, so keep belongings secure while browsing the famous bookstore.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 45 → 34 | moderate | Data update scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 28 → 45 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Portland's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
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Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Portland
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Portland, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
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Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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