ZIP code 98855, covering Tonasket, WA, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 wildfires, 15 floods, and 10 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (45 total). Of these, 12 (27%) 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.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Tonasket has experienced 10 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 21, 2025.
Tonasket has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tonasket was Flood on Apr 8, 2017, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 19, 2010), causing $423K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98855 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (45 events), floods (15 events), earthquakes (10 events), and hailstorms (5 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tonasket, WA, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Tonasket (ZIP 98855) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98855 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 8, 2017. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Tonasket, WA area (ZIP 98855). 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 →