Kelso, WA (ZIP 98626) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 floods, 2 earthquakes, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $254.2M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (4 total). 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 $253.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Kelso has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 4, 1984.
Kelso has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $207K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 23, 2014.
Kelso has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kelso was Flood on Sep 17, 2020, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 8, 2015), causing $2.1M in damages. Flood on Dec 9, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98626 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kelso, WA, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $253.9M in property damage.
Yes, Kelso (ZIP 98626) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $253.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Kelso has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $207K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 23, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98626 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2020. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $254.2M in property damage in the Kelso, WA area (ZIP 98626). 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 →