Battle Ground, WA (ZIP 98604) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 earthquakes, 3 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $313.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Battle Ground is earthquakes, with 4 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 3, 2006.
Battle Ground has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2004.
Battle Ground has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $313.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Battle Ground was EF1 Tornado on Dec 10, 2015, which caused $311K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98604 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Battle Ground, WA, with 4 events documented.
Battle Ground has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $313.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98604 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 10, 2015. This event caused $311K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $313.5K in property damage in the Battle Ground, WA area (ZIP 98604). 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 →