Fircrest, WA (ZIP 98466) shows 2 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 1 earthquake and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $150K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (1 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 13, 1972.
Fircrest has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fircrest was EF1 Tornado on May 31, 1997, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 98466 has experienced 2 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquake (1 event) and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which accounts for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fircrest, WA, with 1 event documented.
Fircrest has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $150K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98466 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 Fircrest, WA area (ZIP 98466). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →