Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Brewster, WA area (ZIP 98812). These include 59 wildfires, 11 floods, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (59 total). Of these, 6 (10%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $204K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
Brewster has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 15, 1991.
Brewster has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2001.
Brewster has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2000.
Brewster has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brewster was 77 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 24, 2001, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was 76 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 26, 1997), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98812 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (59 events), floods (11 events), earthquakes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brewster, WA, with 59 events documented.
Yes, Brewster (ZIP 98812) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $204K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
Brewster has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98812 was 77 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 24, 2001. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Brewster, WA area (ZIP 98812). 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 →