Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 97638 in Silver Lake, OR. These include 26 wildfires and 3 hailstorms.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 90% of all recorded events (26 total). Of these, 5 (19%) 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 Dec 19, 2024.
Silver Lake has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2016.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97638 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (26 events) and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silver Lake, OR, with 26 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97638 was Wildfire: Buck Creek (5.7K acres), which occurred on Dec 19, 2024. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
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 →