Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 98226 in Bellingham, WA. These include 19 earthquakes and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M.
With 19 recorded incidents (90% 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 Jun 29, 2017.
Bellingham has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 7, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bellingham was Flood on Jan 7, 2009, which caused $5.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 4, 2006), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98226 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (19 events) and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bellingham, WA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Bellingham (ZIP 98226) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 7, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98226 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 7, 2009. This event caused $5.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Bellingham, WA area (ZIP 98226). 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 →