Deer Island, OR (ZIP 97054) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 floods, 2 earthquakes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $685K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 3 recorded incidents (38% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Deer Island has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 24, 2023.
Deer Island 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.
Deer Island 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.
Deer Island has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 13, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Deer Island was Flood on Jan 1, 1997, which caused $200K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 26, 1996), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97054 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Deer Island, OR, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Deer Island (ZIP 97054) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Deer Island has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 13, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97054 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 1, 1997. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $685K in property damage in the Deer Island, OR area (ZIP 97054). 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 →