Spokane, WA (ZIP 99224) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 18 floods, 7 earthquakes, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M.
With 18 recorded incidents (51% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (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 $9.6M 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 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2012.
Spokane has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 17, 1983.
Spokane has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 31, 2006.
Spokane has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spokane was Flood on Mar 9, 2017, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 12, 2014), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99224 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), earthquakes (7 events), hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spokane, WA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.6M in property damage.
Yes, Spokane (ZIP 99224) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2025.
Spokane has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 17, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99224 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 9, 2017. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Spokane, WA area (ZIP 99224). 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 →