Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 97038 in Molalla, OR. These include 14 earthquakes, 4 wildfires, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.
With 14 recorded incidents (61% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Dec 14, 2017.
Molalla has experienced 4 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 26, 2023.
Molalla has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 24, 2025.
Molalla has experienced 1 flood on record. 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 19, 2012.
Molalla has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2000.
Molalla has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Molalla was Flood on Jan 19, 2012, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97038 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (14 events), wildfires (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), flood (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Molalla, OR, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Molalla (ZIP 97038) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 19, 2012.
Molalla has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97038 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 2012. This event caused $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 Molalla, OR area (ZIP 97038). 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 →