Darrington, WA (ZIP 98241) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 297 natural disaster events on record. These include 277 wildfires, 19 earthquakes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 93% of all recorded events (277 total). Of these, 31 (11%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 20, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 25, 2015.
Darrington 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 16, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Darrington was Flood on Jan 16, 2011, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98241 has experienced 297 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (277 events), earthquakes (19 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Darrington, WA, with 277 events documented.
Yes, Darrington (ZIP 98241) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98241 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 16, 2011. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50K in property damage in the Darrington, WA area (ZIP 98241). 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 →