Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 99021 in Mead, WA. These include 11 floods, 8 earthquakes, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (11 total). Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Mead has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 22, 2003.
Mead has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $24K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Mead has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mead was Flood on May 19, 2008, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Debris Flow (Mar 15, 2017), causing $900K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99021 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), earthquakes (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mead, WA, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.
Yes, Mead (ZIP 99021) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Mead has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99021 was Flood, which occurred on May 19, 2008. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Mead, WA area (ZIP 99021). 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 →