Federal records document 173 natural disaster events in the Black Butte Ranc, OR area (ZIP 97759). These include 150 wildfires, 22 hailstorms, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $1K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 150 recorded incidents (87% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 14 (9%) 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 Sep 9, 9999.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2023.
Black Butte Ranc has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Black Butte Ranc was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 9, 2013, which caused $1K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97759 has experienced 173 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (150 events), hailstorms (22 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Black Butte Ranc, OR, with 150 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97759 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 9, 2013. This event caused $1K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1K in property damage in the Black Butte Ranc, OR area (ZIP 97759). 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 →