ZIP code 98288, covering Skykomish, WA, has 172 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 157 wildfires, 14 earthquakes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $329K.
With 157 recorded incidents (91% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (4%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 27, 2025.
Skykomish has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $329K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 12, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Skykomish was Flood on Jan 12, 2021, which caused $329K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98288 has experienced 172 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (157 events), earthquakes (14 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Skykomish, WA, with 157 events documented.
Yes, Skykomish (ZIP 98288) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $329K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 12, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98288 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 12, 2021. This event caused $329K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $329K in property damage in the Skykomish, WA area (ZIP 98288). 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 →