Elma, WA (ZIP 98541) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 earthquakes, 3 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $119K.
With 5 recorded incidents (50% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 1, 2009.
Elma has experienced 3 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 2, 2006.
Elma 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $119K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 12, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elma was Flood on Jan 2, 2021, which caused $60K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98541 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (5 events), wildfires (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elma, WA, with 5 events documented.
Yes, Elma (ZIP 98541) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $119K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 12, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98541 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 2, 2021. This event caused $60K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $119K in property damage in the Elma, WA area (ZIP 98541). 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 →