Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 97836 in Heppner, OR. These include 25 wildfires, 15 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $169K.
With 25 recorded incidents (53% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Mar 13, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2015.
Heppner has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $169K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 9, 2019.
Heppner has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 17, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Heppner was Flash Flood on May 14, 2011, which caused $94K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97836 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (25 events), hailstorms (15 events), floods (4 events), and earthquakes (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Heppner, OR, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Heppner (ZIP 97836) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $169K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 9, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97836 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 14, 2011. This event caused $94K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $169K in property damage in the Heppner, OR area (ZIP 97836). 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 →