Bear Creek, WA (ZIP 98528) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 27 earthquakes, 1 flood, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $12K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Bear Creek is earthquakes, with 27 recorded events making up 93% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 2023.
Bear Creek has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 3, 2007.
Bear Creek has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 2, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bear Creek was Flood on Dec 3, 2007, which caused $12K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98528 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (27 events), flood (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bear Creek, WA, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Bear Creek (ZIP 98528) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $12K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 3, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98528 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 3, 2007. This event caused $12K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12K in property damage in the Bear Creek, WA area (ZIP 98528). 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 →