Stanwood, WA (ZIP 98292) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 9 earthquakes, 2 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Stanwood is earthquakes, with 9 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. 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 Nov 17, 2023.
Stanwood has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2005.
Stanwood 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stanwood was Flood on Nov 12, 2021, which caused $2.4M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98292 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (9 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stanwood, WA, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Stanwood (ZIP 98292) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Stanwood has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $31K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98292 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 12, 2021. This event caused $2.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Stanwood, WA area (ZIP 98292). 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 →