Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 99115 in Coulee City, WA. These include 22 wildfires, 3 earthquakes, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (22 total). Of these, 2 (9%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Coulee City has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 18, 2019.
Coulee City has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2013.
Coulee City 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Coulee City 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 5, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Coulee City was Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2023, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99115 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (22 events), earthquakes (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Coulee City, WA, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Coulee City (ZIP 99115) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Coulee City 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99115 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 10, 2023. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Coulee City, WA area (ZIP 99115). 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 →