Manchester, WA (ZIP 98353) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 13 earthquakes and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $250K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Manchester is earthquakes, with 13 recorded events making up 93% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 29, 2024.
Manchester has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 12, 1969.
The most significant disaster event on record for Manchester was EF3 Tornado on Dec 12, 1969, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98353 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (13 events) and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manchester, WA, with 13 events documented.
Manchester has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 12, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98353 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 12, 1969. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $250K in property damage in the Manchester, WA area (ZIP 98353). 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 →