ZIP code 98821 in Dryden, WA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 5 wildfires, 2 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Dryden is wildfires, with 5 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 Feb 20, 2015.
Dryden has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 4, 2021.
Dryden 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dryden 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 98821 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (5 events), floods (2 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dryden, WA, with 5 events documented.
Yes, Dryden (ZIP 98821) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 4, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98821 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 $5.3M in property damage in the Dryden, WA area (ZIP 98821). 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 →