Oregon City, OR (ZIP 97045) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 floods, 1 earthquake, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Oregon City is floods, with 5 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 $2.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 28, 2022.
Oregon City has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 12, 2007.
Oregon City has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2006.
Oregon City has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2000.
Oregon City has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oregon City was Flood on Jan 19, 2012, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 2012), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97045 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (5 events), earthquake (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oregon City, OR, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Oregon City (ZIP 97045) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 28, 2022.
Oregon City has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $35K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97045 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 $2.7M in property damage in the Oregon City, OR area (ZIP 97045). 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 →