To better understand its risk into the future, the Nation conducted a vulnerability assessment with the assistance of an Social and Economic Development Strategies grant from the Administration for Native Americans. The village’s vulnerability was highlighted in early 2014 and again in 2015 when storm surge and intense rains caused flooding, landslides, and culvert failures in the lower-laying areas of the village. The village is also concerned with the potential threat of tsunamis (which has not been scientifically connected to climate change).

Taholah is particularly vulnerable to sea level rise, storm surge, and river flooding – all of which are expected to worsen with climate change.

The Quinault Indian Nation village of Taholah is located within Washington State at the confluence of the Quinault River and the Pacific Ocean.