Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 98178 in Tukwila, WA. These include 12 earthquakes, 1 flood, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $255K.
With 12 recorded incidents (80% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 31, 2002.
Tukwila has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2013.
Tukwila 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.
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 EF1 Tornado on Sep 28, 1962, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98178 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (12 events), flood (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tukwila, WA, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Tukwila (ZIP 98178) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2013.
Tukwila 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 98178 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 $255K in property damage in the Tukwila, WA area (ZIP 98178). 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 →