Sequim, WA (ZIP 98382) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 wildfires and 20 earthquakes.
With 31 recorded incidents (61% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
There have been 20 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 6, 2025.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98382 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (31 events) and earthquakes (20 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sequim, WA, with 31 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98382 was M3.9 Earthquake, which occurred on Mar 6, 2025. 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 →