Rock Island, WA (ZIP 98850) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 30 wildfires, 11 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $880.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Rock Island is wildfires, with 30 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (7%) 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.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $880.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2022.
Rock Island has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 13, 2012.
Rock Island has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rock Island 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 98850 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (30 events), floods (11 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rock Island, WA, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Rock Island (ZIP 98850) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $880.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98850 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 $880.5K in property damage in the Rock Island, WA area (ZIP 98850). 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 →