Wasco, OR (ZIP 97065) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 wildfires, 1 hailstorm, and 1 severe wind event.
The dominant hazard type for Wasco is wildfires, with 55 recorded events making up 96% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (13%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 13, 2025.
Wasco has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 1963.
Wasco 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 97065 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (55 events), hailstorm (1 event), 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 Wasco, OR, with 55 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97065 was Wildfire: 0960 RV SHERMAN CNTY ASSIST (174 acres), which occurred on Mar 13, 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 →