Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 97801 in Pendleton, OR. These include 18 hailstorms, 18 wildfires, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (18 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2022.
There have been 18 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 Nov 1, 2024.
Pendleton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $14.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2019.
Pendleton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 14, 2016.
Pendleton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 23, 2015.
Pendleton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pendleton was Flood on Apr 9, 2019, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 10, 2019), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97801 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), wildfires (18 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pendleton, OR, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Pendleton (ZIP 97801) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2019.
Pendleton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97801 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 9, 2019. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.3M in property damage in the Pendleton, OR area (ZIP 97801). 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 →