Federal records document 100 natural disaster events in the Madras, OR area (ZIP 97741). These include 82 wildfires, 15 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $70K.
The dominant hazard type for Madras is wildfires, with 82 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (6%) 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 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2020.
Madras has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Madras was 1.2" Hail on May 23, 2001, which caused $70K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97741 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (82 events), hailstorms (15 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madras, OR, with 82 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97741 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on May 23, 2001. This event caused $70K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70K in property damage in the Madras, OR area (ZIP 97741). 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 →