Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 97869 in Prairie City, OR. These include 27 wildfires, 2 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake.
The dominant hazard type for Prairie City is wildfires, with 27 recorded events making up 90% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (30%) 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 5, 2020.
Prairie City has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
Prairie City has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 17, 1993.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97869 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (27 events), hailstorms (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prairie City, OR, with 27 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97869 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 3, 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 →