Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 97478 in Springfield, OR. These include 6 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M.
With 6 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2022.
Springfield has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Springfield has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 4, 2015.
Springfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springfield was Flood on Jan 19, 2012, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 17, 2015), causing $499K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97478 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), floods (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springfield, OR, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 97478) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97478 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 2012. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Springfield, OR area (ZIP 97478). 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 →