Kent, WA (ZIP 98032) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 10 earthquakes, 1 tornado, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $250K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (10 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 24, 2016.
Kent has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 28, 1962.
Kent has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 3, 1956.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kent was EF1 Tornado on Sep 28, 1962, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98032 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (10 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kent, WA, with 10 events documented.
Kent has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 28, 1962.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98032 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 28, 1962. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $250K in property damage in the Kent, WA area (ZIP 98032). 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 →