Bates, OR (ZIP 97817) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 23 wildfires and 2 hailstorms.
The dominant hazard type for Bates is wildfires, with 23 recorded events making up 92% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (22%) 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 Jan 26, 2018.
Bates has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2000.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97817 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (23 events) and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bates, OR, with 23 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97817 was Wildfire: Bull Springs 2 (1.3K acres), which occurred on Jan 26, 2018. 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 →