Parkland, WA (ZIP 98446) shows 6 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 2 earthquakes, 2 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (2 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 4, 1999.
Parkland 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 9, 2015.
Parkland has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 30, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Parkland was Flood on Jan 7, 2009, which caused $8.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 31, 1997), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98446 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 Parkland, WA, with 2 events documented.
Yes, Parkland (ZIP 98446) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 9, 2015.
Parkland has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $175K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 30, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98446 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 $9M in property damage in the Parkland, WA area (ZIP 98446). 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 →