Ritzville, WA (ZIP 99169) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 8 wildfires, 4 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 21, 2018.
Ritzville has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 12, 2017.
Ritzville has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2009.
Ritzville has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 22, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ritzville was Flood on Mar 12, 2017, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 12, 2014), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99169 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (8 events), floods (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ritzville, WA, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Ritzville (ZIP 99169) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99169 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 12, 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 $1.5M in property damage in the Ritzville, WA area (ZIP 99169). 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 →