Wilbur, WA (ZIP 99185) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 7 wildfires, 2 tornadoes, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $597K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wilbur is wildfires, with 7 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 19, 2019.
Wilbur has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1997.
Wilbur has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 22, 1971.
Wilbur has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2019.
Wilbur has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2024.
Wilbur has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 2, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilbur was EF1 Tornado on May 31, 1997, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 5, 1972), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99185 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilbur, WA, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Wilbur (ZIP 99185) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2019.
Wilbur has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99185 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1997. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $597K in property damage in the Wilbur, WA area (ZIP 99185). 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 →