Pasco, WA (ZIP 99301) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 29 wildfires, 7 earthquakes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M.
With 29 recorded incidents (63% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 1, 9999.
Pasco has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Pasco has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 15, 2013.
Pasco has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2012.
Pasco 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 23, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pasco was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 19, 2006, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 76 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 7, 2002), causing $770K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99301 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (29 events), earthquakes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), hailstorms (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pasco, WA, with 29 events documented.
Pasco 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 23, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99301 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 19, 2006. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Pasco, WA area (ZIP 99301). 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 →