Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 98284 in Sedro Woolley, WA. These include 20 earthquakes, 14 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (20 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 1, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (86%) 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 Nov 2, 2006.
Sedro Woolley 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 $36M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 14, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sedro Woolley was Flood on Nov 14, 2021, which caused $34M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jan 8, 2009), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98284 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (20 events), wildfires (14 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sedro Woolley, WA, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Sedro Woolley (ZIP 98284) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 14, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98284 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 14, 2021. This event caused $34M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36M in property damage in the Sedro Woolley, WA area (ZIP 98284). 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 →