ZIP code 99350, covering Prosser, WA, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 wildfires, 8 earthquakes, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $513K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (54 total). Of these, 5 (9%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 25, 2024.
Prosser has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 18, 2008.
Prosser has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2019.
Prosser has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $513K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 18, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Prosser was Flood on Jan 8, 2009, which caused $453K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99350 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (54 events), earthquakes (8 events), hailstorms (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prosser, WA, with 54 events documented.
Yes, Prosser (ZIP 99350) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $513K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 18, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99350 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 8, 2009. This event caused $453K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $513K in property damage in the Prosser, WA area (ZIP 99350). 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 →