Kent, WA (ZIP 98031) shows 3 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 2 floods and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M.
The dominant hazard type for Kent is floods, with 2 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. 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 Feb 19, 2014.
Kent has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 31, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kent was Flood on Dec 12, 2010, which caused $3M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98031 has experienced 3 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (2 events) and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kent, WA, with 2 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Kent (ZIP 98031) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 19, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98031 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 Kent, WA area (ZIP 98031). 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 →