ZIP code 97109 in Buxton, OR has a relatively limited disaster record, with 5 events documented. These include 3 floods and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Buxton is floods, with 3 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 $38.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 9, 2015.
Buxton has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buxton 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97109 has experienced 5 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events) and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buxton, OR, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $38.4M in property damage.
Yes, Buxton (ZIP 97109) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 9, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97109 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 $38.4M in property damage in the Buxton, OR area (ZIP 97109). 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 →