Government records show 269 natural disaster events affecting the Marblemount, WA area (ZIP 98267) — a notably active disaster history. These include 265 wildfires, 2 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $200K.
The dominant hazard type for Marblemount is wildfires, with 265 recorded events making up 99% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 26 (10%) 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.
Marblemount has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 3, 2017.
Marblemount 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marblemount was Flash Flood on Sep 5, 2013, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98267 has experienced 269 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (265 events), earthquakes (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 99% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marblemount, WA, with 265 events documented.
Yes, Marblemount (ZIP 98267) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98267 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 5, 2013. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $200K in property damage in the Marblemount, WA area (ZIP 98267). 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 →