Maple Valley, WA (ZIP 98038) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 18 earthquakes, 6 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Maple Valley is earthquakes, with 18 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 7, 2024.
Maple Valley has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $28.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 19, 2014.
Maple Valley has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Maple Valley was Flood on Jan 7, 2009, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 4, 2006), causing $11.1M in damages. Flood on Dec 12, 2010 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98038 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (18 events), floods (6 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Maple Valley, WA, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Maple Valley (ZIP 98038) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.2M 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 98038 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 7, 2009. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.2M in property damage in the Maple Valley, WA area (ZIP 98038). 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 →