ZIP code 98188 in Tukwila, WA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 8 events documented. These include 5 earthquakes, 2 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $500K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 5 recorded incidents (63% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 31, 2002.
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 EF3 Tornado on Dec 12, 1969, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 28, 1962), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98188 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tukwila, WA, with 5 events documented.
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 98188 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 $500K in property damage in the Tukwila, WA area (ZIP 98188). 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 →