ZIP code 97055 in Sandy, OR has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 4 floods, 2 hailstorms, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (4 total). Of these, 4 (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 $12.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2014.
Sandy has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2016.
Sandy has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Sandy has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 1957.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sandy was Flood on Jan 16, 2011, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 7, 2006), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97055 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sandy, OR, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.3M in property damage.
Yes, Sandy (ZIP 97055) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2014.
Sandy has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 1957.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97055 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 $12.3M in property damage in the Sandy, OR area (ZIP 97055). 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 →