Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Bend, OR area (ZIP 97702). These include 52 wildfires, 45 hailstorms, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (52 total). Of these, 2 (4%) 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 Jul 2, 2019.
There have been 45 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 46% 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 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 97702 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (52 events), hailstorms (45 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bend, OR, with 52 events documented.
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 97702 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 $9M in property damage in the Bend, OR area (ZIP 97702). 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 →