Grass Valley, OR (ZIP 97029) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 wildfires, 20 earthquakes, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (51 total). Of these, 9 (18%) 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 Jan 16, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 30, 2010.
Grass Valley has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2024.
Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley 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 97029 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (51 events), earthquakes (20 events), hailstorms (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grass Valley, OR, with 51 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97029 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 Grass Valley, OR area (ZIP 97029). 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 →