Bonney Lake, WA (ZIP 98390) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 earthquakes, 3 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Bonney Lake is earthquakes, with 4 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 22, 2025.
Bonney Lake 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 $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 9, 2015.
Bonney Lake 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 Bonney Lake was Flood on Jan 7, 2009, which caused $8.8M in property damage. Another major event was Debris Flow (Mar 2, 2014), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98390 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (4 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bonney Lake, WA, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Bonney Lake (ZIP 98390) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 9, 2015.
Bonney Lake 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 98390 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 7, 2009. This event caused $8.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.3M in property damage in the Bonney Lake, WA area (ZIP 98390). 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 →