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99180 Usk, WA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Usk, WA (99180)

Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 99180 in Usk, WA. These include 14 wildfires, 5 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.5K.

🔥 Wildfires — Most Frequent Hazard

With 14 recorded incidents (64% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 19, 2023.

🌊 Floods

Usk has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $26.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2018.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Usk has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2009.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Usk has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 1978.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Usk was Flood on Jul 1, 2011, which caused $10K in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Usk, WA (99180)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99180 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (14 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 64% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 99180?

Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Usk, WA, with 14 events documented.

Is ZIP code 99180 (Usk) prone to flooding?

Yes, Usk (ZIP 99180) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2018.

Has Usk (99180) ever been hit by a tornado?

Usk has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 1978.

What was the worst natural disaster in Usk, WA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99180 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2011. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 99180?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.5K in property damage in the Usk, WA area (ZIP 99180). 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 →

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