ZIP code 97721, covering Princeton, OR, has 160 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 153 wildfires, 4 severe wind events, and 2 hailstorms.
With 153 recorded incidents (96% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (7%) 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 Feb 7, 2025.
Princeton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Princeton has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2009.
Princeton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 1, 2020.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97721 has experienced 160 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (153 events), severe wind events (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 96% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Princeton, OR, with 153 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97721 was Wildfire: Porcupine (6.5K acres), which occurred on Feb 7, 2025. 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 →