ZIP code 98360 in Orting, WA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 6 events documented. These include 2 earthquakes, 2 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M.
With 2 recorded incidents (33% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 4, 1999.
Orting has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 9, 2015.
Orting has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 6, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orting was Flood on Nov 4, 2006, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 6, 2009), causing $180K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98360 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (2 events), floods (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orting, WA, with 2 events documented.
Yes, Orting (ZIP 98360) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 9, 2015.
Orting has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 6, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98360 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 4, 2006. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Orting, WA area (ZIP 98360). 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 →