ZIP code 97601, covering Oretech, OR, has 152 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 earthquakes, 69 wildfires, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (70 total). Of these, 3 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 15, 2002.
Wildfires account for 45% of the disaster record here, with 69 events documented. Of these, 9 (13%) 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 21, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2020.
Oretech has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 1962.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oretech was EF1 Tornado on May 19, 1962, which caused $2.5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97601 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (70 events), wildfires (69 events), hailstorms (12 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oretech, OR, with 70 events documented.
Oretech has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 1962.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97601 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1962. This event caused $2.5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5K in property damage in the Oretech, OR area (ZIP 97601). 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 →