ZIP code 97017 in Colton, OR has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 6 wildfires, 2 floods, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $631K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Colton is wildfires, with 6 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Colton 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 $631K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 7, 2015.
Colton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colton was Flood on Dec 7, 2015, which caused $381K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 2, 2009), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97017 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (6 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colton, OR, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Colton (ZIP 97017) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $631K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 7, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97017 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 7, 2015. This event caused $381K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $631K in property damage in the Colton, OR area (ZIP 97017). 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 →