Zcta 98274, WA (ZIP 98274) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 27 earthquakes and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.4M. These events have resulted in 43 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 93% of all recorded events (27 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, 2022.
Zcta 98274 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 $62.4M in documented property damage. 43 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 98274 was Debris Flow on Mar 22, 2014, which caused $60M in property damage and was linked to 43 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Nov 12, 2021), causing $2.4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98274 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (27 events) and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 98274, WA, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 98274 (ZIP 98274) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $62.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98274 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Mar 22, 2014. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It resulted in 43 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $62.4M in property damage in the Zcta 98274, WA area (ZIP 98274). 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 →