Coulee Dam, WA (ZIP 99116) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 19 wildfires, 4 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $191K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (19 total). Of these, 6 (32%) 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 Jan 1, 9999.
Coulee Dam has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $191K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 7, 2023.
Coulee Dam has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2017.
Coulee Dam has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 10, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Coulee Dam was Flood on May 1, 2017, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99116 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (19 events), floods (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Coulee Dam, WA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Coulee Dam (ZIP 99116) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $191K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99116 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2017. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $191K in property damage in the Coulee Dam, WA area (ZIP 99116). 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 →