Canyon City, OR (ZIP 97820) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 25 wildfires, 2 hailstorms, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $688K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (25 total). Of these, 6 (24%) 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 Feb 7, 2025.
Canyon City has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2013.
Canyon City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2000.
Canyon City has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $688K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canyon City was Flood on May 15, 2011, which caused $688K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97820 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (25 events), hailstorms (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canyon City, OR, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Canyon City (ZIP 97820) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $688K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97820 was Flood, which occurred on May 15, 2011. This event caused $688K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $688K in property damage in the Canyon City, OR area (ZIP 97820). 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 →