Bremerton, WA (ZIP 98337) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 18 earthquakes, 1 flood, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 90% of all recorded events (18 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 29, 2024.
Bremerton 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 12, 2010.
Bremerton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 18, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bremerton was EF2 Tornado on Dec 18, 2018, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 12, 2010), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98337 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (18 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bremerton, WA, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Bremerton (ZIP 98337) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 12, 2010.
Bremerton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 18, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98337 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 18, 2018. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Bremerton, WA area (ZIP 98337). 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 →