Vashon, WA (ZIP 98070) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 18 earthquakes and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $250K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Vashon is earthquakes, with 18 recorded events making up 90% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (11%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 18, 2025.
Vashon has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vashon was EF3 Tornado on Dec 12, 1969, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98070 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (18 events) and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vashon, WA, with 18 events documented.
Vashon has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 18, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98070 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 12, 1969. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $250K in property damage in the Vashon, WA area (ZIP 98070). 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 →