Elbe, WA (ZIP 98330) shows 3 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 1 earthquake, 1 flood, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $200K.
With 1 recorded incidents (33% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 8, 1976.
Elbe 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 18, 2015.
Elbe has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 25, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elbe was Flood on Nov 18, 2015, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98330 has experienced 3 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which accounts for 33% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elbe, WA, with 1 event documented.
Yes, Elbe (ZIP 98330) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 18, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98330 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 18, 2015. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $200K in property damage in the Elbe, WA area (ZIP 98330). 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 →