Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 97210 in Portland, OR. These include 7 earthquakes, 4 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 300 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Portland is earthquakes, with 7 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 17, 2016.
Portland has experienced 4 floods on record. 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2023.
Portland has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Portland was EF3 Tornado on Apr 5, 1972, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2011), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97210 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (7 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portland, OR, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Portland (ZIP 97210) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2023.
Portland has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97210 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 5, 1972. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.8M in property damage in the Portland, OR area (ZIP 97210). 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 →