Enumclaw, WA (ZIP 98022) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 244 natural disaster events on record. These include 218 wildfires, 22 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (218 total). Of these, 32 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 26, 2018.
There have been 22 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Enumclaw 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 12, 2010.
Enumclaw has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 6, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Enumclaw was Flood on Dec 12, 2010, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 4, 2006), causing $2.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98022 has experienced 244 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (218 events), earthquakes (22 events), floods (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Enumclaw, WA, with 218 events documented.
Yes, Enumclaw (ZIP 98022) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 12, 2010.
Enumclaw has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 6, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98022 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 $5.4M in property damage in the Enumclaw, WA area (ZIP 98022). 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 →