Oxbow, OR (ZIP 97840) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 25 wildfires, 13 earthquakes, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $100K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (25 total). 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 20, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 16, 2002.
Oxbow has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2022.
Oxbow has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oxbow was EF2 Tornado on Jun 4, 2006, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97840 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (25 events), earthquakes (13 events), hailstorms (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oxbow, OR, with 25 events documented.
Oxbow has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97840 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 4, 2006. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100K in property damage in the Oxbow, OR area (ZIP 97840). 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 →