ZIP code 98045, covering North Bend, WA, has 108 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 78 wildfires, 26 earthquakes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.2M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (78 total). Of these, 13 (17%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 26 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 27, 2025.
North Bend has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $25.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 16, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Bend 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98045 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (78 events), earthquakes (26 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Bend, WA, with 78 events documented.
Yes, North Bend (ZIP 98045) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98045 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 $25.2M in property damage in the North Bend, WA area (ZIP 98045). 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 →