ZIP code 98840, covering Okanogan, WA, has 95 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 57 wildfires, 18 floods, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $280.2K.
The dominant hazard type for Okanogan is wildfires, with 57 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 15 (26%) 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.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $195.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 13, 2022.
Okanogan has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 30, 2013.
Okanogan has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 1982.
Okanogan has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Okanogan 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 98840 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (57 events), floods (18 events), hailstorms (11 events), earthquakes (7 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Okanogan, WA, with 57 events documented.
Yes, Okanogan (ZIP 98840) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $195.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2023.
Okanogan has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98840 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 $280.2K in property damage in the Okanogan, WA area (ZIP 98840). 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 →