Rainier, WA (ZIP 98576) shows 2 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 1 earthquake and 1 hailstorm.
With 1 recorded incidents (50% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 8, 1984.
Rainier has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 1, 1997.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 98576 has experienced 2 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquake (1 event) and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which accounts for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rainier, WA, with 1 event documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98576 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Sep 1, 1997. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →