Spokane, WA (ZIP 99208) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 18 floods, 7 earthquakes, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Spokane is floods, with 18 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $941K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 23, 2025.
Spokane has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 13, 2001.
Spokane has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2022.
Spokane has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spokane was EF1 Tornado on May 31, 1997, which caused $350K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 1, 2015), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99208 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), earthquakes (7 events), hailstorms (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spokane, WA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $941K in property damage.
Yes, Spokane (ZIP 99208) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $941K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2025.
Spokane has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99208 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 31, 1997. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Spokane, WA area (ZIP 99208). 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 →