ZIP code 97121 in Hammond, OR has a relatively limited disaster record, with 3 events documented. These include 1 earthquake, 1 hailstorm, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $25K.
With 1 recorded incidents (33% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 2, 2016.
Hammond has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 14, 2016.
Hammond has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 3, 1967.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hammond was EF1 Tornado on Oct 3, 1967, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97121 has experienced 3 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquake (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which accounts for 33% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hammond, OR, with 1 event documented.
Hammond has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 3, 1967.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97121 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 3, 1967. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25K in property damage in the Hammond, OR area (ZIP 97121). 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 →