Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 98851 in Soap Lake, WA. These include 10 wildfires, 2 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $100.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Soap Lake is wildfires, with 10 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Soap Lake has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 25, 2010.
Soap Lake has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 19, 2019.
Soap Lake has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Soap Lake was Flash Flood on May 17, 2018, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98851 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (10 events), earthquakes (2 events), floods (2 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Soap Lake, WA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Soap Lake (ZIP 98851) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98851 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 17, 2018. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100.5K in property damage in the Soap Lake, WA area (ZIP 98851). 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 →