Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 99218 in Spokane, WA. These include 9 floods, 7 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $562.5K.
With 9 recorded incidents (50% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $542.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
Spokane has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 13, 2001.
Spokane has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spokane was Flash Flood on Jun 1, 2015, which caused $200K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 1, 2011), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99218 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events), earthquakes (7 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spokane, WA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $542.5K in property damage.
Yes, Spokane (ZIP 99218) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $542.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99218 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2015. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $562.5K in property damage in the Spokane, WA area (ZIP 99218). 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 →