Fairfield, WA (ZIP 99012) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 floods, 2 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $895.8K.
The dominant hazard type for Fairfield is floods, with 4 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. 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 $520.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 23, 2025.
Fairfield has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2022.
Fairfield has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 1957.
Fairfield has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 2, 1969.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairfield was Flood on Mar 15, 2017, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Aug 11, 2022), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99012 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairfield, WA, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $520.5K in property damage.
Yes, Fairfield (ZIP 99012) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $520.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2025.
Fairfield has 2 recorded tornado events 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 $25.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 1957.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99012 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 15, 2017. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $895.8K in property damage in the Fairfield, WA area (ZIP 99012). 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 →