ZIP code 97002 in Aurora, OR has a relatively limited disaster record, with 7 events documented. These include 3 earthquakes, 3 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M.
With 3 recorded incidents (43% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 4, 2016.
Aurora has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2015.
Aurora has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aurora was Flood on Jan 19, 2012, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 2012), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97002 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (3 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aurora, OR, with 3 events documented.
Yes, Aurora (ZIP 97002) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97002 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 2012. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Aurora, OR area (ZIP 97002). 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 →