Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 97845 in John Day, OR. These include 14 wildfires, 3 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M.
With 14 recorded incidents (64% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 Mar 1, 2016.
John Day has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2013.
John Day has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2000.
John Day has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for John Day was Flood on Dec 26, 2005, which caused $1.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 15, 2011), causing $688K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97845 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (14 events), hailstorms (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in John Day, OR, with 14 events documented.
Yes, John Day (ZIP 97845) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97845 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 26, 2005. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the John Day, OR area (ZIP 97845). 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 →