Tacoma, WA (ZIP 98406) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 earthquakes and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $150K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (5 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 3, 2014.
Tacoma has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tacoma was EF1 Tornado on May 31, 1997, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98406 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (5 events) and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tacoma, WA, with 5 events documented.
Tacoma has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $150K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 18, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98406 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1997. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $150K in property damage in the Tacoma, WA area (ZIP 98406). 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 →