Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 98844 in Oroville, WA. These include 29 wildfires, 13 floods, and 6 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.8M.
With 29 recorded incidents (58% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (17%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $17.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Oroville has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 21, 2025.
Oroville has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oroville was Flood on May 5, 2018, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 5, 2018), causing $3M in damages. Flood on May 9, 2018 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98844 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (29 events), floods (13 events), earthquakes (6 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oroville, WA, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Oroville (ZIP 98844) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98844 was Flood, which occurred on May 5, 2018. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.8M in property damage in the Oroville, WA area (ZIP 98844). 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 →