ZIP code 98629 in La Center, WA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 5 events documented. These include 2 earthquakes, 2 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $127.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for La Center is earthquakes, with 2 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 3, 2006.
La Center has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 1989.
La Center 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Center 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 98629 has experienced 5 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Center, WA, with 2 events documented.
Yes, La Center (ZIP 98629) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
La Center has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98629 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 $127.5K in property damage in the La Center, WA area (ZIP 98629). 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 →