Lakewood Center, WA (ZIP 98499) shows 1 recorded natural disaster event — a comparatively quiet history. These include 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $150K.
The dominant hazard type for Lakewood Center is tornadoes, with 1 recorded events making up 100% of the area's disaster history. 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 Lakewood Center 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 98499 has experienced 1 natural disaster event. The hazard types affecting this area include tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which accounts for 100% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lakewood Center, WA, with 1 event documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Lakewood Center 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 98499 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 Lakewood Center, WA area (ZIP 98499). 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 →