Hillsboro, OR (ZIP 97124) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 earthquakes, 2 hailstorms, and 1 flood. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (4 total). 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.
Hillsboro has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 4, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hillsboro was Flood on Dec 4, 2023 and resulted in 1 death.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97124 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hillsboro, OR, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Hillsboro (ZIP 97124) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 4, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97124 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 4, 2023. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. 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 →