Sherwood, OR (ZIP 97140) shows 6 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 earthquakes, 1 flood, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M.
With 3 recorded incidents (50% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 17, 2016.
Sherwood has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 19, 2012.
Sherwood has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2007.
Sherwood 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 Nov 12, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sherwood was Flood on Jan 19, 2012, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97140 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (3 events), flood (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sherwood, OR, with 3 events documented.
Yes, Sherwood (ZIP 97140) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 19, 2012.
Sherwood 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 Nov 12, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97140 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 2012. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Sherwood, OR area (ZIP 97140). 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 →