Hazel Dell, WA (ZIP 98665) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 6 earthquakes, 3 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 300 injuries.
With 6 recorded incidents (40% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 19, 2012.
Hazel Dell has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.8M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 10, 2008.
Hazel Dell 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Hazel Dell has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2004.
Hazel Dell has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hazel Dell was EF3 Tornado on Apr 5, 1972, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2011), causing $1.2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jan 10, 2008 also caused significant damage ($525K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98665 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hazel Dell, WA, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Hazel Dell (ZIP 98665) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Hazel Dell has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 10, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98665 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 5, 1972. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.3M in property damage in the Hazel Dell, WA area (ZIP 98665). 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 →