Joseph, OR (ZIP 97846) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 26 wildfires, 8 earthquakes, and 6 hailstorms.
The dominant hazard type for Joseph is wildfires, with 26 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (19%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Joseph has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 20, 2017.
Joseph has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2020.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97846 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (26 events), earthquakes (8 events), and hailstorms (6 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Joseph, OR, with 26 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97846 was Wildfire: Goat Mountain Two (586 acres), which occurred on Mar 14, 2023. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →