Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Gold Hill, OR area (ZIP 97525). These include 69 wildfires, 3 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake.
With 69 recorded incidents (93% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 21, 2020.
Gold Hill has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2021.
Gold Hill has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 23, 1961.
Gold Hill has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2002.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97525 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (69 events), hailstorms (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gold Hill, OR, with 69 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97525 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 22, 2021. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →