Twisp, WA (ZIP 98856) has experienced 121 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 86 wildfires, 23 floods, and 6 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (86 total). Of these, 7 (8%) 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 Dec 19, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 $972.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2023.
Twisp has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 12, 2007.
Twisp has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2014.
Twisp has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Twisp was 77 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 24, 2001, which caused $1.1M 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 98856 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (86 events), floods (23 events), earthquakes (6 events), hailstorms (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Twisp, WA, with 86 events documented.
Yes, Twisp (ZIP 98856) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $972.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98856 was 77 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 24, 2001. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Twisp, WA area (ZIP 98856). 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 →