Milton Freewater, OR (ZIP 97862) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 14 wildfires, 11 hailstorms, and 7 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Milton Freewater is wildfires, with 14 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 18, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2021.
Milton Freewater has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 10, 2012.
Milton Freewater has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $50.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Milton Freewater has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Milton Freewater has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milton Freewater was Flood on Feb 6, 2020, which caused $39.7M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Feb 6, 2020), causing $8.8M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 16, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97862 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (14 events), hailstorms (11 events), earthquakes (7 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milton Freewater, OR, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Milton Freewater (ZIP 97862) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Milton Freewater has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97862 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 6, 2020. This event caused $39.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.1M in property damage in the Milton Freewater, OR area (ZIP 97862). 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 →