Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 98248 in Ferndale, WA. These include 4 earthquakes, 4 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (4 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 29, 2017.
Ferndale has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 14, 2000.
Ferndale 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ferndale was Heavy Snow on Nov 26, 2006, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98248 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ferndale, WA, with 4 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98248 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Nov 26, 2006. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Ferndale, WA area (ZIP 98248). 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 →