Fort Lewis, WA (ZIP 98433) shows 4 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 earthquakes.
With 4 recorded incidents (100% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Oct 12, 2014.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98433 has experienced 4 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (4 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 100% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Lewis, WA, with 4 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98433 was M3.5 Earthquake, which occurred on Oct 12, 2014. 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 →