Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Talent, OR area (ZIP 97540). These include 57 wildfires, 9 hailstorms, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M.
With 57 recorded incidents (84% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 16, 2019.
Talent has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 8, 2013.
Talent has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 30, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Talent was 1.5" Hail on Sep 2, 1997, which caused $2.1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97540 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (57 events), hailstorms (9 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Talent, OR, with 57 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97540 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Sep 2, 1997. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Talent, OR area (ZIP 97540). 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 →