Selah, WA (ZIP 98942) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 24 wildfires, 15 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $305.5K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (24 total). 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 Dec 9, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 29, 2005.
Selah 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 $303K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 6, 2016.
Selah has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2010.
Selah 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 Selah was Flood on Mar 6, 2016, which caused $300K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98942 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (24 events), earthquakes (15 events), floods (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Selah, WA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Selah (ZIP 98942) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $303K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 6, 2016.
Selah 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 98942 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 6, 2016. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $305.5K in property damage in the Selah, WA area (ZIP 98942). 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 →