Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 99362 in Walla Walla, WA. These include 8 earthquakes, 8 wildfires, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Walla Walla is earthquakes, with 8 recorded events making up 29% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 20, 2006.
Walla Walla has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 18, 2024.
Walla Walla has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2021.
Walla Walla has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $48.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Walla Walla has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walla Walla was Flood on Feb 6, 2020, which caused $39.7M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Feb 6, 2020), causing $8.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99362 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (8 events), wildfires (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walla Walla, WA, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Walla Walla (ZIP 99362) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99362 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 6, 2020. This event caused $39.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.6M in property damage in the Walla Walla, WA area (ZIP 99362). 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 →