Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 99360 in Lowden, WA. These include 6 earthquakes, 3 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M.
The dominant hazard type for Lowden is earthquakes, with 6 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
Lowden has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 1, 2023.
Lowden 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Lowden has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2011.
Lowden 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.
Lowden has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lowden was Flood on Feb 6, 2020, which caused $8.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 16, 2012), causing $1.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99360 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (6 events), wildfires (3 events), floods (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lowden, WA, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Lowden (ZIP 99360) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Lowden 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 99360 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 6, 2020. This event caused $8.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10M in property damage in the Lowden, WA area (ZIP 99360). 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 →