ZIP code 98010 in Black Diamond, WA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 7 events documented. These include 6 earthquakes and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M.
The dominant hazard type for Black Diamond is earthquakes, with 6 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 22, 2025.
Black Diamond has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 12, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Black Diamond was Flood on Dec 12, 2010, which caused $3M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98010 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (6 events) and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Black Diamond, WA, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Black Diamond (ZIP 98010) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 12, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98010 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 $3M in property damage in the Black Diamond, WA area (ZIP 98010). 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 →