Tribal lore talks of an earthquake and giant wave that devastated the Pacific Northwest coastline 400 years ago . Hoh tribe of Washington state complained of constant flooding . Several structures have been destroyed , other structures have permanent sandbags . Tribe members move most of reservation to higher ground , new land has been purchased .
Hoh tribe of Washington state complained of constant flooding . Several structures have been destroyed , other structures have permanent sandbags . Tribe members move most of reservation to higher ground , new land has been purchased .