ZIP code 98258 in Lake Stevens, WA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 8 events documented. These include 3 earthquakes, 3 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (3 total). 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 25, 1972.
Lake Stevens 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 16, 2012.
Lake Stevens has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2006.
Lake Stevens 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 Nov 24, 1970.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Stevens was Flood on Nov 4, 2006, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 12, 2010), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98258 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (3 events), floods (3 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Stevens, WA, with 3 events documented.
Yes, Lake Stevens (ZIP 98258) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 16, 2012.
Lake Stevens has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 24, 1970.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98258 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 4, 2006. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Lake Stevens, WA area (ZIP 98258). 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 →