Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 98563 in Montesano, WA. These include 26 wildfires, 11 earthquakes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
With 26 recorded incidents (63% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (12%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 Jun 27, 2020.
Montesano has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montesano was Flood on Jan 7, 2009, which caused $1.2M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98563 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (26 events), earthquakes (11 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montesano, WA, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Montesano (ZIP 98563) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98563 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 7, 2009. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Montesano, WA area (ZIP 98563). 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 →