Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 97049 in Zigzag, OR. These include 16 earthquakes, 11 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Zigzag is earthquakes, with 16 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Zigzag 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 $9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2014.
Zigzag has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zigzag was Flood on Jan 16, 2011, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 12, 2014).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97049 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (16 events), wildfires (11 events), floods (2 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zigzag, OR, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Zigzag (ZIP 97049) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97049 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 16, 2011. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Zigzag, OR area (ZIP 97049). 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 →