Unity, OR (ZIP 97884) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 18 wildfires, 2 blizzards, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $250K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Unity is wildfires, with 18 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 Jul 31, 2016.
Unity 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.
Unity has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 13, 2000.
Unity 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2017.
Unity 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 Unity was Flash Flood on Sep 8, 2017, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Avalanche (Feb 11, 2014).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97884 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (18 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Unity, OR, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Unity (ZIP 97884) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97884 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 8, 2017. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $250K in property damage in the Unity, OR area (ZIP 97884). 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 →