ZIP code 98542 in Ethel, WA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 1 event documented. 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 Sep 12, 2020.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98542 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 Ethel, WA, with 1 event documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98542 was M3.1 Earthquake, which occurred on Sep 12, 2020. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →