Gaston, OR (ZIP 97119) shows 6 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 floods, 1 earthquake, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 4 recorded incidents (67% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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 $5.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2015.
Gaston has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 25, 2015.
Gaston has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 15, 1963.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gaston was Flood on Dec 7, 2015, which caused $2.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 3, 2007), causing $2.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97119 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gaston, OR, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.1M in property damage.
Yes, Gaston (ZIP 97119) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97119 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 7, 2015. This event caused $2.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Gaston, OR area (ZIP 97119). 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 →