Imnaha, OR (ZIP 97842) has experienced 162 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 146 wildfires, 7 earthquakes, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $675K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 90% of all recorded events (146 total). Of these, 38 (26%) 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 Nov 20, 2024.
Imnaha has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 16, 2002.
Imnaha has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2022.
Imnaha has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $475K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2024.
Imnaha 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 Imnaha was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 24, 2024, which caused $475K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97842 has experienced 162 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (146 events), earthquakes (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Imnaha, OR, with 146 events documented.
Imnaha 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 97842 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 24, 2024. This event caused $475K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $675K in property damage in the Imnaha, OR area (ZIP 97842). 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 →