Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 97870 in Richland, OR. These include 33 wildfires, 9 earthquakes, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $20K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (33 total). Of these, 8 (24%) 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 Jan 24, 2025.
Richland has experienced 9 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 8, 2023.
Richland has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 21, 2009.
Richland has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2014.
Richland has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
Richland has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 14, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richland was Flood on Jun 2, 2010, which caused $20K in property damage. Another major event was Avalanche (Feb 11, 2014).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97870 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (33 events), earthquakes (9 events), hailstorms (3 events), blizzards (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richland, OR, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Richland (ZIP 97870) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97870 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 2, 2010. This event caused $20K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20K in property damage in the Richland, OR area (ZIP 97870). 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 →