Gig Harbor, WA (ZIP 98335) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 11 earthquakes and 1 tornado.
With 11 recorded incidents (92% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 20, 2013.
Gig Harbor has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98335 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (11 events) and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gig Harbor, WA, with 11 events documented.
Gig Harbor has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 18, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98335 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 18, 2015. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →