Forks, WA (ZIP 98331) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 32 wildfires, 9 earthquakes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M.
With 32 recorded incidents (70% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 Jan 21, 2021.
Forks has experienced 9 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 1, 2022.
Forks 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 28, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forks was Flood on Nov 28, 2021, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 12, 2021), causing $554K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98331 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (32 events), earthquakes (9 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forks, WA, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Forks (ZIP 98331) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 28, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98331 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 28, 2021. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Forks, WA area (ZIP 98331). 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 →