Zillah, WA (ZIP 98953) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 19 wildfires, 2 hailstorms, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $71.8M.
With 19 recorded incidents (86% 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 Jun 17, 2024.
Zillah has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $70.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2009.
Zillah has experienced 1 flood 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 7, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zillah was 1" Hail on Jun 27, 2001, which caused $70.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 7, 2009), causing $1.6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 98953 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (19 events), hailstorms (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zillah, WA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Zillah (ZIP 98953) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 7, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 98953 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 27, 2001. This event caused $70.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $71.8M in property damage in the Zillah, WA area (ZIP 98953). 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 →