Paterson, WA (ZIP 99345) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 13 wildfires, 2 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $20K.
With 13 recorded incidents (65% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
Paterson has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 7, 1992.
Paterson has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2004.
Paterson has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2006.
Paterson has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paterson was EF1 Tornado on May 19, 2006, which caused $20K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99345 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (13 events), earthquakes (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paterson, WA, with 13 events documented.
Paterson has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99345 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 2006. This event caused $20K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20K in property damage in the Paterson, WA area (ZIP 99345). 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 →