Carlton, WA (ZIP 98814) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 35 wildfires, 5 floods, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.
With 35 recorded incidents (85% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (11%) 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 19, 2024.
Carlton has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2016.
Carlton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carlton was 77 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 24, 2001, which caused $1.1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98814 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (35 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carlton, WA, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Carlton (ZIP 98814) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98814 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 $1.1M in property damage in the Carlton, WA area (ZIP 98814). 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 →