Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 97885 in Wallowa, OR. These include 18 wildfires, 10 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.2M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (18 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 13, 2024.
Wallowa has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2022.
Wallowa has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $189K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 7, 2020.
Wallowa has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 1968.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wallowa was EF2 Tornado on Jun 11, 1968, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 7, 2020), causing $129K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97885 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (18 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wallowa, OR, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Wallowa (ZIP 97885) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $189K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 7, 2020.
Wallowa has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 1968.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97885 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 11, 1968. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.2M in property damage in the Wallowa, OR area (ZIP 97885). 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 →