ZIP code 97814, covering Medical Springs, OR, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 wildfires, 14 hailstorms, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $62K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
With 53 recorded incidents (69% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 11, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2024.
Medical Springs has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 1, 2003.
Medical Springs has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2006.
Medical Springs has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2014.
Medical Springs has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Medical Springs was 1" Hail on Jun 8, 2001, which caused $42K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97814 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (53 events), hailstorms (14 events), earthquakes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Medical Springs, OR, with 53 events documented.
Yes, Medical Springs (ZIP 97814) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97814 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 8, 2001. This event caused $42K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $62K in property damage in the Medical Springs, OR area (ZIP 97814). 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 →