Quinault, WA (ZIP 98575) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 22 wildfires, 3 earthquakes, and 1 tornado.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (22 total). Of these, 2 (9%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 2, 2006.
Quinault has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 27, 2020.
Quinault has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 10, 2020.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98575 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (22 events), earthquakes (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Quinault, WA, with 22 events documented.
Quinault has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98575 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 10, 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 →