Olga, WA (ZIP 98279) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 severe wind events, 3 blizzards, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Olga is severe wind events, with 4 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 14, 2000.
Olga 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.
Olga has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 3, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olga 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 98279 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olga, WA, with 4 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98279 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 Olga, WA area (ZIP 98279). 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 →