Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 97229 in Portland, OR. These include 10 earthquakes, 5 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 10 recorded incidents (63% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 4, 2023.
Portland has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Portland was Flood on Jun 1, 2011, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 26, 2011), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97229 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (10 events), floods (5 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portland, OR, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Portland (ZIP 97229) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M 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 97229 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2011. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Portland, OR area (ZIP 97229). 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 →