Tahuya, WA (ZIP 98588) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 12 earthquakes, 7 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $712K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 22, 2021.
Tahuya has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 2, 2006.
Tahuya has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $712K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 12, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tahuya was Flood on Dec 12, 2010, which caused $700K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 3, 2007), causing $12K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98588 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (12 events), wildfires (7 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tahuya, WA, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Tahuya (ZIP 98588) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $712K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 12, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98588 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 12, 2010. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $712K in property damage in the Tahuya, WA area (ZIP 98588). 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 →