Cle Elum, WA (ZIP 98922) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 wildfires, 7 earthquakes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Cle Elum is wildfires, with 53 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (23%) 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 Jan 26, 2018.
Cle Elum has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 29, 2018.
Cle Elum has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $16.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2013.
Cle Elum has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cle Elum was Flood on Jan 7, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 15, 2011), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Jan 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98922 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (53 events), earthquakes (7 events), floods (4 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cle Elum, WA, with 53 events documented.
Yes, Cle Elum (ZIP 98922) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98922 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 7, 2009. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.2M in property damage in the Cle Elum, WA area (ZIP 98922). 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 →