Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 98859 in Wauconda, WA. These include 9 floods, 5 wildfires, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (9 total). Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Wauconda has experienced 5 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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.
Wauconda has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2004.
Wauconda has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wauconda was Flood on May 5, 2018, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 3, 2022), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98859 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events), wildfires (5 events), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wauconda, WA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Wauconda (ZIP 98859) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M 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 98859 was Flood, which occurred on May 5, 2018. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Wauconda, WA area (ZIP 98859). 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 →