Malott, WA (ZIP 98829) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 28 wildfires, 5 floods, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $135.9K.
With 28 recorded incidents (74% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (18%) 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 Jan 1, 9999.
Malott has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $116K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2023.
Malott has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 24, 1997.
Malott has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Malott was Flash Flood on Jul 15, 2012, which caused $85K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98829 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (28 events), floods (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Malott, WA, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Malott (ZIP 98829) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $116K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98829 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 15, 2012. This event caused $85K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $135.9K in property damage in the Malott, WA area (ZIP 98829). 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 →