Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 97465 in Port Orford, OR. These include 15 wildfires and 2 earthquakes.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 88% of all recorded events (15 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Port Orford has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 30, 2019.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97465 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (15 events) and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Orford, OR, with 15 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97465 was Wildfire: Anvil (22.2K acres), which occurred on Nov 4, 2024. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
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 →