ZIP code 97068 in West Linn, OR has a relatively limited disaster record, with 8 events documented. These include 4 floods, 2 tornadoes, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M.
The dominant hazard type for West Linn is floods, with 4 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2023.
West Linn has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2000.
West Linn has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 12, 2007.
West Linn has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Linn was Flood on Jan 19, 2012, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 2012), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97068 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Linn, OR, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, West Linn (ZIP 97068) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2023.
West Linn has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $60K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97068 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 2012. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the West Linn, OR area (ZIP 97068). 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 →