ZIP code 98801, covering Wenatchee, WA, has 97 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 wildfires, 32 floods, and 12 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M.
With 51 recorded incidents (53% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 21, 2018.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (34%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 7, 2012.
Wenatchee has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wenatchee was 1" Hail on Jul 5, 2006, which caused $5.9M in property damage. Another major event was Debris Flow (Aug 11, 2013), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98801 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (51 events), floods (32 events), earthquakes (12 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wenatchee, WA, with 51 events documented.
Yes, Wenatchee (ZIP 98801) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98801 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jul 5, 2006. This event caused $5.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Wenatchee, WA area (ZIP 98801). 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 →