Sumpter, OR (ZIP 97877) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 17 wildfires, 6 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (17 total). Of these, 3 (18%) 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 Feb 19, 2014.
Sumpter has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2022.
Sumpter 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.
Sumpter has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sumpter was 1.8" Hail on Jun 8, 2001, which caused $2K in property damage. Another major event was Avalanche (Feb 11, 2014).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97877 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (17 events), hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sumpter, OR, with 17 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97877 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 8, 2001. This event caused $2K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2K in property damage in the Sumpter, OR area (ZIP 97877). 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 →