Silverton, OR (ZIP 97381) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 14 earthquakes, 2 hailstorms, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $2K.
The dominant hazard type for Silverton is earthquakes, with 14 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 15, 2018.
Silverton has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 24, 2025.
Silverton has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Silverton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Silverton was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 4, 2009, which caused $2K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97381 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (14 events), hailstorms (2 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silverton, OR, with 14 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97381 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 4, 2009. This event caused $2K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2K in property damage in the Silverton, OR area (ZIP 97381). 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 →