Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Friend, OR area (ZIP 97021). These include 52 wildfires, 1 hailstorm, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 96% of all recorded events (52 total). Of these, 7 (13%) 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 Sep 9, 9999.
Friend has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2014.
Friend has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Friend was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 19, 2006, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97021 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (52 events), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 96% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Friend, OR, with 52 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97021 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 19, 2006. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50K in property damage in the Friend, OR area (ZIP 97021). 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 →