ZIP code 97123 in Hillsboro, OR has a relatively limited disaster record, with 8 events documented. These include 4 floods, 2 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Hillsboro 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 4, 2023.
Hillsboro has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 17, 2016.
Hillsboro has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hillsboro was Flood on Dec 3, 2007, which caused $2.3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Dec 9, 2015), causing $283K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97123 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hillsboro, OR, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Hillsboro (ZIP 97123) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 4, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97123 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 3, 2007. This event caused $2.3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Hillsboro, OR area (ZIP 97123). 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 →