Omak, WA (ZIP 98841) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 28 wildfires, 8 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $46K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (28 total). Of these, 9 (32%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Omak has experienced 8 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Omak has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 13, 2022.
Omak has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 1, 2015.
Omak 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Omak was EF1 Tornado on May 3, 1982, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98841 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (28 events), floods (8 events), hailstorms (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Omak, WA, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Omak (ZIP 98841) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Omak 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 98841 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1982. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46K in property damage in the Omak, WA area (ZIP 98841). 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 →