Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Sunnyside, WA area (ZIP 98944). These include 52 wildfires, 11 earthquakes, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2K.
The dominant hazard type for Sunnyside is wildfires, with 52 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (27%) 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 Jul 25, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Sunnyside has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2017.
Sunnyside has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 15, 2013.
Sunnyside has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sunnyside was Flash Flood on May 9, 2005, which caused $2K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98944 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (52 events), earthquakes (11 events), hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sunnyside, WA, with 52 events documented.
Yes, Sunnyside (ZIP 98944) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98944 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 9, 2005. This event caused $2K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2K in property damage in the Sunnyside, WA area (ZIP 98944). 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 →