Mineral, WA (ZIP 98355) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 11 earthquakes, 3 floods, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.5M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 11 recorded incidents (73% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 14, 2011.
Mineral has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $9.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Mineral has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 25, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mineral was Flood on Nov 4, 2006, which caused $8.8M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Nov 12, 2021), causing $526K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98355 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (11 events), floods (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mineral, WA, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Mineral (ZIP 98355) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98355 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 4, 2006. This event caused $8.8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.5M in property damage in the Mineral, WA area (ZIP 98355). 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 →