Hood River, OR (ZIP 97031) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 25 wildfires, 2 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $39M.
The dominant hazard type for Hood River is wildfires, with 25 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 9, 9999.
Hood River 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 $39M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 16, 2011.
Hood River has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 9, 2021.
Hood River has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2014.
Hood River has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hood River was Flood on Nov 7, 2006, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 16, 2011), causing $9M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97031 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (25 events), floods (2 events), earthquake (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hood River, OR, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Hood River (ZIP 97031) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97031 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 7, 2006. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39M in property damage in the Hood River, OR area (ZIP 97031). 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 →