Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 98828 in Malaga, WA. These include 17 wildfires, 13 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Malaga is wildfires, with 17 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 1, 9999.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 42% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2022.
Malaga has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 13, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Malaga was Flash Flood on Sep 5, 2013, which caused $700K in property damage. Another major event was Debris Flow (Aug 11, 2013), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98828 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (17 events), floods (13 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Malaga, WA, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Malaga (ZIP 98828) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98828 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 5, 2013. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Malaga, WA area (ZIP 98828). 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 →