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98589 Tenino, WA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Tenino, WA (98589)

Tenino, WA (ZIP 98589) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 floods, 2 earthquakes, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M.

🌊 Floods — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Tenino is floods, with 4 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2021.

🌍 Earthquakes

Tenino has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 10, 1991.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Tenino has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2004.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Tenino was Flood on Jan 7, 2009, which caused $3.2M in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Tenino, WA (98589)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98589 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 98589?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tenino, WA, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 98589 (Tenino) prone to flooding?

Yes, Tenino (ZIP 98589) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2021.

Has Tenino (98589) ever been hit by a tornado?

Tenino has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2004.

What was the worst natural disaster in Tenino, WA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98589 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 7, 2009. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 98589?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Tenino, WA area (ZIP 98589). 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 →

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