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97844 Irrigon, OR — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Irrigon, OR (97844)

ZIP code 97844 in Irrigon, OR has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 3 wildfires, 2 earthquakes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20K.

🔥 Wildfires — Most Frequent Hazard

With 3 recorded incidents (33% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.

🌍 Earthquakes

Irrigon has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 7, 1992.

💨 Severe wind events

Irrigon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2006.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Irrigon has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2002.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Irrigon has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2006.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Irrigon was EF1 Tornado on May 19, 2006, which caused $20K in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Irrigon, OR (97844)?

Based on federal source records, ZIP code 97844 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 33% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 97844?

Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Irrigon, OR, with 3 events documented.

Has Irrigon (97844) ever been hit by a tornado?

Irrigon has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2006.

What was the worst natural disaster in Irrigon, OR?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97844 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 2006. This event caused $20K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 97844?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20K in property damage in the Irrigon, OR area (ZIP 97844). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →

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