Wallula, WA (ZIP 99363) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 15 wildfires, 4 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $25K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (15 total). Of these, 3 (20%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 1, 2024.
Wallula has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
Wallula has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2012.
Wallula 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.
Wallula has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wallula was EF2 Tornado on Jun 26, 1958, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99363 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (15 events), earthquakes (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wallula, WA, with 15 events documented.
Wallula 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 99363 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 26, 1958. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25K in property damage in the Wallula, WA area (ZIP 99363). 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 →