Glacier, WA (ZIP 98244) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 243 natural disaster events on record. These include 208 wildfires, 24 earthquakes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 208 recorded incidents (86% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (6%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 24 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. 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 Sep 7, 2016.
Glacier has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 15, 2004.
Glacier has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $39.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 14, 2021.
Glacier has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glacier was Flood on Nov 14, 2021, which caused $34M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 76 mph High Wind (Nov 23, 1998), causing $6.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 7, 2009 also caused significant damage ($5.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98244 has experienced 243 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (208 events), earthquakes (24 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glacier, WA, with 208 events documented.
Yes, Glacier (ZIP 98244) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 14, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98244 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 14, 2021. This event caused $34M 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 $46.4M in property damage in the Glacier, WA area (ZIP 98244). 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 →