Durkee, OR (ZIP 97905) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 wildfires, 3 earthquakes, and 2 blizzards. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 87% of all recorded events (45 total). Of these, 7 (16%) 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.
Durkee has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 1, 2003.
Durkee 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.
Durkee has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2012.
Durkee 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 Durkee was Avalanche on Feb 11, 2014 and resulted in 2 deaths. Another major event was Winter Weather (Dec 4, 2010).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97905 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (45 events), earthquakes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Durkee, OR, with 45 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97905 was Avalanche, which occurred on Feb 11, 2014. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
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 →