ZIP code 99167 in Rice, WA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 4 wildfires, 3 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $43K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (4 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
Rice has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Rice has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2014.
Rice has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rice was EF2 Tornado on Apr 5, 1972, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 99167 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (4 events), floods (3 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rice, WA, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Rice (ZIP 99167) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Rice has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99167 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 5, 1972. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43K in property damage in the Rice, WA area (ZIP 99167). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →