ZIP code 97523, covering Cave Junction, OR, has 99 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 97 wildfires, 1 earthquake, and 1 hailstorm.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 98% of all recorded events (97 total). Of these, 3 (3%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 16, 2024.
Cave Junction has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 20, 2022.
Cave Junction has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2015.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97523 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (97 events), earthquake (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 98% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cave Junction, OR, with 97 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97523 was Wildfire: Holiday (8.6K acres), which occurred on Jan 16, 2024. 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 →