ZIP code 97420 in Charleston, OR has a relatively limited disaster record, with 2 events documented. These include 1 earthquake and 1 severe wind event.
The dominant hazard type for Charleston is earthquakes, with 1 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 5, 2016.
Charleston has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 13, 2011.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97420 has experienced 2 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquake (1 event) and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which accounts for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Charleston, OR, with 1 event documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97420 was M3.3 Earthquake, which occurred on Dec 5, 2016. 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 →