Auburn, WA (ZIP 98002) shows 6 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 earthquakes and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (4 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 22, 2025.
Auburn has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 2, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Auburn was Flood on Dec 12, 2010, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Debris Flow (Mar 2, 2014), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98002 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (4 events) and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Auburn, WA, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Auburn (ZIP 98002) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 2, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98002 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 12, 2010. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Auburn, WA area (ZIP 98002). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →