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98645 Silverlake, WA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Silverlake, WA (98645)

ZIP code 98645 in Silverlake, WA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 3 events documented. These include 2 floods and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M.

🌊 Floods — Primary Hazard

Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (2 total). 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2022.

🌍 Earthquakes

Silverlake has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 12, 1986.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Silverlake was Flood on Dec 9, 2015, which caused $1.8M in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Silverlake, WA (98645)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98645 has experienced 3 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (2 events) and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 98645?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silverlake, WA, with 2 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 98645 (Silverlake) prone to flooding?

Yes, Silverlake (ZIP 98645) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in Silverlake, WA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98645 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 9, 2015. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 98645?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Silverlake, WA area (ZIP 98645). 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 →

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