Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Butte Falls, OR area (ZIP 97522). These include 71 wildfires, 2 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 96% of all recorded events (71 total). Of these, 4 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 23, 2025.
Butte Falls has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2010.
Butte Falls has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 24, 2013.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97522 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (71 events), hailstorms (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 96% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butte Falls, OR, with 71 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97522 was Wildfire: Salt Creek Rd MM 4 037 (4.1K acres), which occurred on Jan 23, 2025. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
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 →