ZIP code 97035 in Lake Oswego, OR has a relatively limited disaster record, with 4 events documented. These include 2 earthquakes, 1 flood, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $39K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (2 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 17, 2016.
Lake Oswego has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2023.
Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego was EF1 Tornado on Nov 12, 1991, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97035 has experienced 4 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (2 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Oswego, OR, with 2 events documented.
Yes, Lake Oswego (ZIP 97035) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $14K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2023.
Lake Oswego 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 97035 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 12, 1991. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39K in property damage in the Lake Oswego, OR area (ZIP 97035). 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 →