Federal records document 90 natural disaster events in the Ellensburg, WA area (ZIP 98926). These include 60 wildfires, 22 earthquakes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Ellensburg is wildfires, with 60 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (17%) 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 1, 9999.
There have been 22 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 29, 2018.
Ellensburg has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2022.
Ellensburg has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ellensburg was Flood on May 15, 2011, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 5, 2013), causing $700K in damages. Debris Flow on Aug 11, 2013 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98926 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (60 events), earthquakes (22 events), floods (7 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellensburg, WA, with 60 events documented.
Yes, Ellensburg (ZIP 98926) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98926 was Flood, which occurred on May 15, 2011. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Ellensburg, WA area (ZIP 98926). 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 →