Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 99160 in Orient, WA. These include 25 wildfires, 3 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $200.5K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (25 total). Of these, 3 (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.
Orient has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 10, 2018.
Orient has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orient was Flood on May 9, 2018, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99160 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (25 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orient, WA, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Orient (ZIP 99160) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 10, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99160 was Flood, which occurred on May 9, 2018. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $200.5K in property damage in the Orient, WA area (ZIP 99160). 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 →