Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 97603 in Klamath Falls, OR. These include 17 wildfires, 9 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Klamath Falls is wildfires, with 17 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Klamath Falls has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2020.
Klamath Falls has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 18, 1999.
Klamath Falls 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.
Klamath Falls has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Klamath Falls 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 97603 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (17 events), hailstorms (9 events), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Klamath Falls, OR, with 17 events documented.
Klamath Falls 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 97603 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 Klamath Falls, OR area (ZIP 97603). 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 →