Olympia, WA (ZIP 98501) shows 1 recorded natural disaster event — a comparatively quiet history. These include 1 earthquake.
With 1 recorded incidents (100% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 24, 1975.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 98501 has experienced 1 natural disaster event. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which accounts for 100% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olympia, WA, with 1 event documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98501 was M3.0 Earthquake, which occurred on Aug 24, 1975. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →