Arlington, WA (ZIP 98223) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 66 wildfires, 18 earthquakes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.6M. These events have resulted in 43 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Arlington is wildfires, with 66 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 25, 2016.
There have been 18 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 25, 2022.
Arlington has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $63.6M in documented property damage. 43 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Arlington has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2005.
Arlington has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arlington was Debris Flow on Mar 22, 2014, which caused $60M in property damage and was linked to 43 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Nov 12, 2021), causing $2.4M in damages. Flood on Dec 12, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98223 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (66 events), earthquakes (18 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arlington, WA, with 66 events documented.
Yes, Arlington (ZIP 98223) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $63.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Arlington has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $31K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98223 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Mar 22, 2014. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It resulted in 43 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.6M in property damage in the Arlington, WA area (ZIP 98223). 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 →