Monitor, WA (ZIP 98836) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 22 wildfires, 17 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Monitor is wildfires, with 22 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 21, 2018.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2024.
Monitor has experienced 1 hailstorm 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 Monitor was 1.2" Hail on Jul 5, 2006, which caused $4.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 28, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98836 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (22 events), floods (17 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monitor, WA, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Monitor (ZIP 98836) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98836 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 $5.2M in property damage in the Monitor, WA area (ZIP 98836). 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 →