Des Moines, WA (ZIP 98198) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 10 earthquakes.
With 10 recorded incidents (100% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 Jun 24, 2016.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98198 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (10 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 100% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Des Moines, WA, with 10 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98198 was M3.0 Earthquake, which occurred on Jun 24, 2016. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →