Vernonia, OR (ZIP 97064) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 2 hailstorms, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (7 total). Of these, 7 (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 Jan 6, 2022.
Vernonia has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2017.
Vernonia 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.
Vernonia 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vernonia 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 97064 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vernonia, OR, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39.7M in property damage.
Yes, Vernonia (ZIP 97064) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97064 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 Vernonia, OR area (ZIP 97064). 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 →