Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 97056 in Scappoose, OR. These include 6 floods, 5 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Scappoose is floods, with 6 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (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 $39.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 9, 2015.
Scappoose has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 24, 2023.
Scappoose has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2017.
Scappoose 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.
Scappoose 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.
Scappoose 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 Aug 16, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scappoose was Flood on Dec 3, 2007, which caused $36M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 9, 2015), causing $2.3M in damages. Flood on Dec 8, 2015 also caused significant damage ($824K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97056 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events), earthquakes (5 events), hailstorms (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 Scappoose, OR, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39.7M in property damage.
Yes, Scappoose (ZIP 97056) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 9, 2015.
Scappoose 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 Aug 16, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97056 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 3, 2007. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.8M in property damage in the Scappoose, OR area (ZIP 97056). 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 →