Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Cashmere, WA area (ZIP 98815). These include 36 wildfires, 21 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M.
With 36 recorded incidents (60% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (19%) 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 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (43%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2024.
Cashmere has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 5, 2006.
Cashmere has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 15, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cashmere was 1.2" Hail on Jul 5, 2006, which caused $4.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 7, 2009), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98815 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (36 events), floods (21 events), hailstorms (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cashmere, WA, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Cashmere (ZIP 98815) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M 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 98815 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 5, 2006. This event caused $4.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Cashmere, WA area (ZIP 98815). 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 →