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 and state 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 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 →