ZIP code 97352 in Jefferson, OR has a relatively limited disaster record, with 10 events documented. These include 7 floods, 2 tornadoes, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M.
With 7 recorded incidents (70% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2015.
Jefferson has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2003.
Jefferson has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 30, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jefferson 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 Jan 19, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97352 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jefferson, OR, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.4M in property damage.
Yes, Jefferson (ZIP 97352) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2015.
Jefferson has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97352 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 $6.4M in property damage in the Jefferson, OR area (ZIP 97352). 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 →