Government records show 206 natural disaster events affecting the Chelan, WA area (ZIP 98816) — a notably active disaster history. These include 163 wildfires, 19 earthquakes, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M.
With 163 recorded incidents (79% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 32 (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 Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 14, 2004.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $252.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2023.
Chelan has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2015.
Chelan has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 23, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chelan was 1" Hail on Jul 5, 2006, which caused $4.2M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98816 has experienced 206 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (163 events), earthquakes (19 events), floods (16 events), hailstorms (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chelan, WA, with 163 events documented.
Yes, Chelan (ZIP 98816) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $252.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98816 was 1" 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 $4.5M in property damage in the Chelan, WA area (ZIP 98816). 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 →