ZIP code 98058 in Renton, WA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 8 events documented. These include 5 earthquakes, 2 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M.
The dominant hazard type for Renton is earthquakes, with 5 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 22, 2011.
Renton has experienced 2 floods on record. 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.
Renton has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Renton was Flood on Dec 12, 2010, which caused $3M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98058 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (5 events), floods (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Renton, WA, with 5 events documented.
Yes, Renton (ZIP 98058) 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 98058 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 Renton, WA area (ZIP 98058). 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 →