Taholah, Washington

Taholah is a unincorporated village on the Quinault Indian Reservation, in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States.

[5] For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Taholah as a census-designated place (CDP).

Taholah lies within a tsunami inundation zone and is at risk of flooding from rising sea levels due to climate change.

The village has a 2,000-foot-long (610 m) seawall facing the Pacific Ocean, but it required several repairs due to damage sustained by breaches.

[7] The relocation plan would first require the acquisition of 246 acres (100 ha) to be allocated to individuals with 175 homes for 129 families from the existing village, followed by the construction of new streets and water facilities.

[9] The first part of the relocated village, a senior and children center named the Generations Building (WenɑsɡwəllɑʔɑW), opened in May 2021.

Map of Washington highlighting Grays Harbor County