East Wenatchee, WA (ZIP 98802) has experienced 93 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 wildfires, 29 floods, and 16 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M.
The dominant hazard type for East Wenatchee is wildfires, with 43 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (9%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 21, 2018.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (28%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 13, 2012.
East Wenatchee has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
East Wenatchee has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Wenatchee was 1" Hail on Jul 5, 2006, which caused $5.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 5, 2013), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98802 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (43 events), floods (29 events), earthquakes (16 events), hailstorms (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Wenatchee, WA, with 43 events documented.
Yes, East Wenatchee (ZIP 98802) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M 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 98802 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 $7.1M in property damage in the East Wenatchee, WA area (ZIP 98802). 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 →