Independence, OR (ZIP 97351) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 6 floods, 1 earthquake, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Independence is floods, with 6 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2015.
Independence has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 30, 2000.
Independence has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2003.
Independence has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 15, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Independence was Flood on Jan 18, 2012, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 20, 2012), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Dec 4, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97351 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Independence, OR, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.4M in property damage.
Yes, Independence (ZIP 97351) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2015.
Independence has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97351 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 18, 2012. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Independence, OR area (ZIP 97351). 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 →