ZIP code 98597 in Yelm, WA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 6 events documented. These include 3 earthquakes, 1 flood, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $200K.
The dominant hazard type for Yelm is earthquakes, with 3 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 2, 1995.
Yelm has experienced 1 flood 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 18, 2015.
Yelm has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 1, 1997.
Yelm has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 25, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yelm was Flood on Nov 18, 2015, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98597 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (3 events), flood (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yelm, WA, with 3 events documented.
Yes, Yelm (ZIP 98597) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 18, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98597 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 18, 2015. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $200K in property damage in the Yelm, WA area (ZIP 98597). 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 →