ZIP code 98852, covering Stehekin, WA, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 wildfires, 10 floods, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13M.
With 42 recorded incidents (78% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (17%) 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 11, 2024.
Stehekin has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $13M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Stehekin has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stehekin was Flood on Nov 12, 2021, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 6, 2006), causing $569K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98852 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (42 events), floods (10 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stehekin, WA, with 42 events documented.
Yes, Stehekin (ZIP 98852) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98852 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 12, 2021. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13M in property damage in the Stehekin, WA area (ZIP 98852). 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 →