Bend, OR (ZIP 97701) has experienced 122 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 70 wildfires, 49 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Bend is wildfires, with 70 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 Sep 9, 9999.
There have been 49 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
Bend has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2019.
Bend has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 22, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bend was 2" Hail on Jun 12, 2006, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 9, 1998), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97701 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (70 events), hailstorms (49 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bend, OR, with 70 events documented.
Yes, Bend (ZIP 97701) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2019.
Bend has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 22, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97701 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 12, 2006. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Bend, OR area (ZIP 97701). 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 →