Renton, WA (ZIP 98055) shows 3 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 1 earthquake, 1 tornado, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $250K.
The dominant hazard type for Renton is earthquakes, with 1 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 31, 2002.
Renton 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.
Renton 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 Renton 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 98055 has experienced 3 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which accounts for 33% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Renton, WA, with 1 event documented.
Renton 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 98055 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 Renton, WA area (ZIP 98055). 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 →