Rainier, OR (ZIP 97048) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 5 floods, 3 earthquakes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $252.9M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Rainier is floods, with 5 recorded events making up 42% 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 $252.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Rainier has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 24, 2023.
Rainier has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 24, 2008.
Rainier has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
Rainier has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $182K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 23, 2014.
Rainier has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rainier was Flood on Sep 17, 2020, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 8, 2015), causing $2.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97048 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rainier, OR, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $252.5M in property damage.
Yes, Rainier (ZIP 97048) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $252.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Rainier has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $182K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 23, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97048 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2020. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $252.9M in property damage in the Rainier, OR area (ZIP 97048). 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 →