Metaline, WA (ZIP 99152) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 5 wildfires, 3 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Metaline is wildfires, with 5 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 Feb 24, 2016.
Metaline has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 18, 2018.
Metaline has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2020.
Metaline has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Metaline was Debris Flow on Jan 18, 2018, which caused $1K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99152 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (5 events), floods (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Metaline, WA, with 5 events documented.
Yes, Metaline (ZIP 99152) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 18, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99152 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jan 18, 2018. This event caused $1K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5K in property damage in the Metaline, WA area (ZIP 99152). 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 →