Vancouver, WA (ZIP 98686) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 earthquakes, 2 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $836K.
The dominant hazard type for Vancouver is earthquakes, with 3 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 3, 2006.
Vancouver has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2004.
Vancouver has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $836K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2015.
Vancouver has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vancouver was EF1 Tornado on Jan 10, 2008, which caused $525K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Dec 10, 2015), causing $311K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98686 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vancouver, WA, with 3 events documented.
Vancouver has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $836K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98686 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 10, 2008. This event caused $525K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $836K in property damage in the Vancouver, WA area (ZIP 98686). 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 →