Helix, OR (ZIP 97835) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 9 wildfires, 4 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Helix is wildfires, with 9 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 May 1, 2024.
Helix has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Helix has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2020.
Helix has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
Helix has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Helix was Flood on Feb 6, 2020, which caused $8.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 16, 2012), causing $1.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97835 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (9 events), floods (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Helix, OR, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Helix (ZIP 97835) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97835 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 6, 2020. This event caused $8.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Helix, OR area (ZIP 97835). 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 →