Metaline Falls, WA (ZIP 99153) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 wildfires, 7 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (43 total). Of these, 3 (7%) 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.
Metaline Falls has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2018.
Metaline Falls has experienced 6 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 Falls 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 Falls was Flood on May 11, 2018, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 15, 2017), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99153 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (43 events), floods (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Metaline Falls, WA, with 43 events documented.
Yes, Metaline Falls (ZIP 99153) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99153 was Flood, which occurred on May 11, 2018. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Metaline Falls, WA area (ZIP 99153). 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 →