Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 97050 in Rufus, OR. These include 25 wildfires and 1 severe wind event.
The dominant hazard type for Rufus is wildfires, with 25 recorded events making up 96% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (12%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 24, 2025.
Rufus has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 17, 2024.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97050 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (25 events) and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 96% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rufus, OR, with 25 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97050 was Wildfire: MILLER ISLAND (403 acres), which occurred on Jan 24, 2025. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →