Salem, OR (ZIP 97304) shows 4 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 earthquakes and 1 hailstorm.
The dominant hazard type for Salem is earthquakes, with 3 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 23, 2025.
Salem has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2003.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 97304 has experienced 4 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (3 events) and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salem, OR, with 3 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97304 was M3.2 Earthquake, which occurred on Nov 23, 2025. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →