Tukwila, WA (ZIP 98108) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 15 earthquakes, 2 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 15 recorded incidents (75% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 10, 1997.
Tukwila 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 $755K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2013.
Tukwila 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 12, 1969.
Tukwila 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 Tukwila was Flash Flood on Dec 14, 2006, which caused $750K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 12, 1969), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98108 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (15 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tukwila, WA, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Tukwila (ZIP 98108) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $755K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2013.
Tukwila 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 12, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98108 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Dec 14, 2006. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Tukwila, WA area (ZIP 98108). 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 →