Spokane, WA (ZIP 99217) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 14 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 7 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $501.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Spokane is floods, with 14 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $456.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 26, 2022.
Spokane has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2012.
Spokane has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 13, 2001.
Spokane 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 12, 1984.
Spokane has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 10, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spokane was Flash Flood on Jun 1, 2011, which caused $200K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 5, 2022), causing $180K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99217 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), hailstorms (8 events), earthquakes (7 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spokane, WA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $456.5K in property damage.
Yes, Spokane (ZIP 99217) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $456.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 26, 2022.
Spokane has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99217 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2011. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $501.5K in property damage in the Spokane, WA area (ZIP 99217). 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 →