Kettle Falls, WA (ZIP 99141) has experienced 106 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 71 wildfires, 18 floods, and 13 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Kettle Falls is wildfires, with 71 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (15%) 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.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 4, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2020.
Kettle Falls has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 1997.
Kettle Falls has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kettle Falls was Flood on Apr 1, 2017, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2017), causing $780K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99141 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (71 events), floods (18 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kettle Falls, WA, with 71 events documented.
Yes, Kettle Falls (ZIP 99141) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 4, 2023.
Kettle Falls has 3 recorded tornado events 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 $65K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99141 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 1, 2017. This event caused $800K 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 Kettle Falls, WA area (ZIP 99141). 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 →