Columbia City, OR (ZIP 97018) shows 3 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 1 earthquake, 1 flood, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $125K.
With 1 recorded incidents (33% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 24, 2023.
Columbia City has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Columbia City 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 Oct 13, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Columbia City was Debris Flow on Apr 10, 2023, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97018 has experienced 3 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which accounts for 33% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Columbia City, OR, with 1 event documented.
Yes, Columbia City (ZIP 97018) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Columbia City has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 13, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97018 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Apr 10, 2023. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $125K in property damage in the Columbia City, OR area (ZIP 97018). 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 →