ZIP code 98252, covering Granite Falls, WA, has 119 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 105 wildfires, 11 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
With 105 recorded incidents (88% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 17 (16%) 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 Feb 25, 2016.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 9% 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 Jul 1, 2016.
Granite Falls 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 16, 2011.
Granite Falls has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Granite Falls was Flood on Dec 12, 2010, which caused $1.1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98252 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (105 events), earthquakes (11 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Granite Falls, WA, with 105 events documented.
Yes, Granite Falls (ZIP 98252) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 16, 2011.
Granite Falls has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 26, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98252 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 12, 2010. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Granite Falls, WA area (ZIP 98252). 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 →