Riverside, WA (ZIP 98849) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 22 wildfires, 10 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $565K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (22 total). Of these, 7 (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.
Riverside has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Riverside has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 22, 2006.
Riverside has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 18, 2011.
Riverside 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 Riverside was Flash Flood on Sep 19, 2010, which caused $423K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98849 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (22 events), floods (10 events), hailstorms (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riverside, WA, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Riverside (ZIP 98849) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Riverside 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 98849 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 19, 2010. This event caused $423K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $565K in property damage in the Riverside, WA area (ZIP 98849). 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 →