Ronald, WA (ZIP 98940) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 28 wildfires, 3 hailstorms, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M.
With 28 recorded incidents (80% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 9, 9999.
Ronald has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2013.
Ronald has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 9, 1995.
Ronald has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $12.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ronald was Flood on Jan 7, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 15, 2011), causing $2.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98940 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (28 events), hailstorms (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ronald, WA, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Ronald (ZIP 98940) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 15, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98940 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 $12.2M in property damage in the Ronald, WA area (ZIP 98940). 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 →