Snohomish, WA (ZIP 98290) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 18 earthquakes, 12 wildfires, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M.
With 18 recorded incidents (50% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Jul 17, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 2, 2006.
Snohomish has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 12, 2021.
Snohomish has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Snohomish was Flood on Nov 4, 2006, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 12, 2010), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98290 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (18 events), wildfires (12 events), floods (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Snohomish, WA, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Snohomish (ZIP 98290) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 12, 2021.
Snohomish has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 26, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98290 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 4, 2006. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Snohomish, WA area (ZIP 98290). 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 →