Inchelium, WA (ZIP 99138) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 24 wildfires, 6 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (24 total). Of these, 5 (21%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 4, 2024.
Inchelium has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2019.
Inchelium has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2022.
Inchelium has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 31, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Inchelium was Flood on Apr 1, 2017, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 9, 2017), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99138 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (24 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Inchelium, WA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Inchelium (ZIP 99138) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99138 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 1, 2017. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Inchelium, WA area (ZIP 99138). 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 →