Lexington, OR (ZIP 97839) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $175K.
With 8 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2015.
Lexington has experienced 3 floods 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 $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Lexington has experienced 2 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 15, 2013.
Lexington has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 10, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lexington 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 97839 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lexington, OR, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Lexington (ZIP 97839) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $175K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97839 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 $175K in property damage in the Lexington, OR area (ZIP 97839). 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 →