Gales Creek, OR (ZIP 97117) shows 2 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 1 earthquake and 1 hailstorm.
The dominant hazard type for Gales Creek is earthquakes, with 1 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 27, 1963.
Gales Creek has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 1991.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97117 has experienced 2 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquake (1 event) and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which accounts for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gales Creek, OR, with 1 event documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97117 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jul 31, 1991. 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 →