Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Rogue River, OR area (ZIP 97537). These include 62 wildfires, 2 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 94% of all recorded events (62 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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.
Rogue River has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2012.
Rogue River has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 23, 1961.
Rogue River has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rogue River was Flood on Nov 29, 2012, which caused $4M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97537 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (62 events), hailstorms (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rogue River, OR, with 62 events documented.
Yes, Rogue River (ZIP 97537) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 29, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97537 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 29, 2012. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Rogue River, OR area (ZIP 97537). 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 →