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99139 Ione, WA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Ione, WA (99139)

Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Ione, WA area (ZIP 99139). These include 43 wildfires, 11 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M.

🔥 Wildfires — Primary Hazard

Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (43 total). Of these, 5 (12%) 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.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2023.

🌊 Floods

Ione has experienced 7 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2023.

💨 Severe wind events

Ione has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 1997.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Ione was Flood on Mar 15, 2017, which caused $2M in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Ione, WA (99139)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99139 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (43 events), hailstorms (11 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 69% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 99139?

Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ione, WA, with 43 events documented.

Is ZIP code 99139 (Ione) prone to flooding?

Yes, Ione (ZIP 99139) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Ione, WA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99139 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 15, 2017. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 99139?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Ione, WA area (ZIP 99139). 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 →

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