Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 97818 in Boardman, OR. These include 19 wildfires, 4 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 13, 2025.
Boardman has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 7, 1992.
Boardman has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2006.
Boardman has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 15, 2013.
Boardman has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boardman was 1.8" Hail on May 19, 2006, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 117 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 19, 2006), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97818 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (19 events), earthquakes (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boardman, OR, with 19 events documented.
Boardman has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97818 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 19, 2006. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Boardman, OR area (ZIP 97818). 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 →