Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 97865 in Mount Vernon, OR. These include 21 wildfires, 3 severe wind events, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Mount Vernon is wildfires, with 21 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 Jan 26, 2018.
Mount Vernon has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2000.
Mount Vernon has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 26, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Vernon was Flood on Dec 26, 2005, which caused $1.6M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97865 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (21 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Vernon, OR, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Mount Vernon (ZIP 97865) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 26, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97865 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 $1.6M in property damage in the Mount Vernon, OR area (ZIP 97865). 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 →