ZIP code 97502, covering Central Point, OR, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 wildfires, 14 hailstorms, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Central Point is wildfires, with 49 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. 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 15, 2018.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2021.
Central Point has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Central Point was 1.5" Hail on Sep 2, 1997, which caused $2.1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97502 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (49 events), hailstorms (14 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Central Point, OR, with 49 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97502 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Sep 2, 1997. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Central Point, OR area (ZIP 97502). 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 →