Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 97827 in Elgin, OR. These include 18 hailstorms, 17 wildfires, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $10K. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 18 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 47% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 Mar 1, 2016.
Elgin has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elgin was Flood on May 6, 2005, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97827 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), wildfires (17 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elgin, OR, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Elgin (ZIP 97827) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97827 was Flood, which occurred on May 6, 2005. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10K in property damage in the Elgin, OR area (ZIP 97827). 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 →