Methow, WA (ZIP 98834) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 41 wildfires, 7 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (41 total). Of these, 9 (22%) 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 19, 2024.
Methow has experienced 7 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 15, 2016.
Methow has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 12, 1958.
Methow has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Methow was 77 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 24, 2001, which caused $1.1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98834 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (41 events), floods (7 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Methow, WA, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Methow (ZIP 98834) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $105K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 15, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98834 was 77 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 24, 2001. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Methow, WA area (ZIP 98834). 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 →