Washougal, WA (ZIP 98671) shows 6 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 earthquakes, 2 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Washougal is earthquakes, with 3 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 1, 1989.
Washougal has experienced 2 floods 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 $38.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 6, 2022.
Washougal 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 Nov 12, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washougal was Debris Flow on Jan 13, 2021, which caused $35K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98671 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (3 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washougal, WA, with 3 events documented.
Yes, Washougal (ZIP 98671) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 6, 2022.
Washougal 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 Nov 12, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98671 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jan 13, 2021. This event caused $35K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.5K in property damage in the Washougal, WA area (ZIP 98671). 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 →