Lebanon, OR (ZIP 97355) shows 5 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 2 earthquakes, 1 flood, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $240K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (2 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 7, 2022.
Lebanon has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 18, 2012.
Lebanon has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 19, 2017.
Lebanon has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lebanon was EF1 Tornado on Sep 19, 2017, which caused $240K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 18, 2012).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97355 has experienced 5 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (2 events), flood (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lebanon, OR, with 2 events documented.
Yes, Lebanon (ZIP 97355) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 18, 2012.
Lebanon has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $240K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97355 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 19, 2017. This event caused $240K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $240K in property damage in the Lebanon, OR area (ZIP 97355). 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 →