Applegate, OR (ZIP 97530) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 230 natural disaster events on record. These include 219 wildfires, 9 hailstorms, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 95% of all recorded events (219 total). Of these, 4 (2%) 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.
Applegate has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2015.
Applegate has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 30, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Applegate was 1" Hail on Jun 2, 2009, which caused $5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97530 has experienced 230 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (219 events), hailstorms (9 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Applegate, OR, with 219 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97530 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 2, 2009. This event caused $5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5K in property damage in the Applegate, OR area (ZIP 97530). 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 →