Buckley, WA (ZIP 98321) shows 5 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 earthquakes and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $280K.
The dominant hazard type for Buckley is earthquakes, with 3 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 22, 2025.
Buckley has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 6, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buckley was EF1 Tornado on Sep 6, 2009, which caused $180K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98321 has experienced 5 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (3 events) and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buckley, WA, with 3 events documented.
Buckley has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 6, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98321 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 6, 2009. This event caused $180K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $280K in property damage in the Buckley, WA area (ZIP 98321). 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 →