Bellingham, WA (ZIP 98225) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 4 severe wind events, 3 blizzards, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bellingham is severe wind events, with 4 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 14, 2000.
Bellingham has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2007.
Bellingham has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 29, 2017.
Bellingham has experienced 1 flood 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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 28, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bellingham was Flood on Nov 28, 2021, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Nov 26, 2006), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98225 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquakes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bellingham, WA, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Bellingham (ZIP 98225) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 28, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98225 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 28, 2021. This event caused $3M 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 $4M in property damage in the Bellingham, WA area (ZIP 98225). 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 →