Gresham, OR (ZIP 97030) shows 2 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 1 flood and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Gresham is floods, with 1 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 7, 2015.
Gresham 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 Nov 12, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gresham was Flood on Dec 7, 2015, which caused $1.1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97030 has experienced 2 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include flood (1 event) and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which accounts for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gresham, OR, with 1 event documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Gresham (ZIP 97030) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 7, 2015.
Gresham 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 Nov 12, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97030 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 7, 2015. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Gresham, OR area (ZIP 97030). 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 →