Federal records document 77 natural disaster events in the Brinnon, WA area (ZIP 98320). These include 49 wildfires, 25 earthquakes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $500K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (49 total). Of these, 6 (12%) 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 Oct 10, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 16, 2024.
Brinnon has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brinnon was Flood on Dec 10, 2014, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was Debris Flow (Feb 6, 2015), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98320 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (49 events), earthquakes (25 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brinnon, WA, with 49 events documented.
Yes, Brinnon (ZIP 98320) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98320 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 10, 2014. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $500K in property damage in the Brinnon, WA area (ZIP 98320). 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 →