Winthrop, WA (ZIP 98862) has experienced 134 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 106 wildfires, 20 floods, and 5 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Winthrop is wildfires, with 106 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (13%) 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.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (30%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Winthrop has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 5, 2021.
Winthrop has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2014.
Winthrop has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winthrop was Flash Flood on Jul 4, 2022, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98862 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (106 events), floods (20 events), earthquakes (5 events), hailstorms (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winthrop, WA, with 106 events documented.
Yes, Winthrop (ZIP 98862) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98862 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 4, 2022. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Winthrop, WA area (ZIP 98862). 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 →