ZIP code 98858, covering Waterville, WA, has 112 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 wildfires, 25 earthquakes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Waterville is wildfires, with 60 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (5%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 25 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 24, 2017.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Waterville has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Waterville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 23, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waterville was 1" Hail on Jul 5, 2006, which caused $5.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 10, 2023), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98858 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (60 events), earthquakes (25 events), floods (17 events), hailstorms (8 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waterville, WA, with 60 events documented.
Yes, Waterville (ZIP 98858) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98858 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jul 5, 2006. This event caused $5.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Waterville, WA area (ZIP 98858). 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 →