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 and state 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 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 →