ZIP code 97147 in Wheeler, OR has a relatively limited disaster record, with 1 event documented. These include 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M.
The dominant hazard type for Wheeler is tornadoes, with 1 recorded events making up 100% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 14, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wheeler was EF2 Tornado on Oct 14, 2016, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97147 has experienced 1 natural disaster event. The hazard types affecting this area include tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which accounts for 100% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wheeler, OR, with 1 event documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Wheeler has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 14, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97147 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 14, 2016. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Wheeler, OR area (ZIP 97147). 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 →