Hereford, OR (ZIP 97837) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 13 wildfires, 2 blizzards, and 2 earthquakes. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (72% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 14, 2023.
Hereford has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2014.
Hereford has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 13, 2000.
Hereford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 14, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hereford was Avalanche on Feb 11, 2014 and resulted in 2 deaths. Another major event was Winter Weather (Dec 4, 2010).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97837 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (13 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hereford, OR, with 13 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97837 was Avalanche, which occurred on Feb 11, 2014. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
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 →