Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 98901 in Terrace Heights, WA. These include 21 wildfires, 7 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
With 21 recorded incidents (66% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 Nov 3, 2023.
Terrace Heights has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 29, 2005.
Terrace Heights has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 7, 2009.
Terrace Heights has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2010.
Terrace Heights has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 1957.
The most significant disaster event on record for Terrace Heights was Flood on Jan 7, 2009, which caused $1.6M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98901 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (21 events), earthquakes (7 events), floods (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Terrace Heights, WA, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Terrace Heights (ZIP 98901) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 7, 2009.
Terrace Heights has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 1957.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98901 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 7, 2009. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Terrace Heights, WA area (ZIP 98901). 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 →