ZIP code 97538, covering Selma, OR, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 90 wildfires, 1 earthquake, and 1 hailstorm.
The dominant hazard type for Selma is wildfires, with 90 recorded events making up 98% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (9%) 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 Mar 18, 2025.
Selma has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 8, 2023.
Selma has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 10, 1997.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97538 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (90 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 Selma, OR, with 90 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97538 was Wildfire: Flat (34.2K acres), which occurred on Mar 18, 2025. 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 →