Kalama, WA (ZIP 98625) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 1,170 natural disaster events on record. These include 1,163 earthquakes, 3 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $155K.
With 1,163 recorded incidents (99% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 14 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 5, 2024.
Kalama has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 1, 2008.
Kalama has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Kalama has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 13, 1984.
Kalama has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 2, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kalama was Debris Flow on Apr 10, 2023, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98625 has experienced 1,170 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (1,163 events), wildfires (3 events), floods (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 99% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kalama, WA, with 1,163 events documented.
Yes, Kalama (ZIP 98625) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $130K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Kalama has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 13, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98625 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Apr 10, 2023. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $155K in property damage in the Kalama, WA area (ZIP 98625). 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 →