Peshastin, WA (ZIP 98847) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 wildfires, 21 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Peshastin is wildfires, with 40 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (18%) 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 Nov 5, 2018.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2024.
Peshastin has experienced 2 hailstorms 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.
Peshastin has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 14, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Peshastin was 1.2" Hail on Jul 5, 2006, which caused $4.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 7, 2009), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98847 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (40 events), floods (21 events), hailstorms (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peshastin, WA, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Peshastin (ZIP 98847) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M 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 98847 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 $6.1M in property damage in the Peshastin, WA area (ZIP 98847). 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 →