Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 97838 in Hermiston, OR. These include 21 wildfires, 6 hailstorms, and 5 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $266K.
With 21 recorded incidents (53% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (14%) 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.
Hermiston has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 30, 2020.
Hermiston has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 28, 2004.
Hermiston has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 15, 2013.
Hermiston has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2006.
Hermiston 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 $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 26, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hermiston was Flash Flood on Apr 26, 2005, which caused $170K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97838 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (21 events), hailstorms (6 events), earthquakes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hermiston, OR, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Hermiston (ZIP 97838) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $170K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 26, 2005.
Hermiston has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $45K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97838 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 26, 2005. This event caused $170K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $266K in property damage in the Hermiston, OR area (ZIP 97838). 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 →