Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Quincy, WA area (ZIP 98848). These include 40 wildfires, 7 floods, and 6 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $866K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (40 total). Of these, 3 (8%) 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.
Quincy has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $866K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2023.
Quincy has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 13, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Quincy was Flash Flood on Sep 5, 2013, which caused $700K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98848 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (40 events), floods (7 events), and earthquakes (6 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Quincy, WA, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Quincy (ZIP 98848) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $866K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98848 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 5, 2013. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $866K in property damage in the Quincy, WA area (ZIP 98848). 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 →