Burbank, WA (ZIP 99323) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 4 earthquakes, 4 wildfires, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M.
The dominant hazard type for Burbank is earthquakes, with 4 recorded events making up 29% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
Burbank has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 1, 2023.
Burbank has experienced 4 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 May 19, 2006.
Burbank has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2012.
Burbank 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 Jun 26, 1958.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burbank 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 99323 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (4 events), wildfires (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burbank, WA, with 4 events documented.
Burbank has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 1958.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99323 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 Burbank, WA area (ZIP 99323). 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 →