ZIP code 97532, covering Merlin, OR, has 88 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 87 wildfires and 1 hailstorm.
With 87 recorded incidents (99% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 29, 2024.
Merlin has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 13, 2011.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97532 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (87 events) and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 99% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Merlin, OR, with 87 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97532 was Wildfire: Rum Creek (21.3K acres), which occurred on Oct 29, 2024. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
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 →