ZIP code 97913, covering Nyssa, OR, has 89 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 82 wildfires, 3 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $100K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 92% of all recorded events (82 total). Of these, 6 (7%) 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 Jan 24, 2025.
Nyssa has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 1992.
Nyssa has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 1996.
Nyssa has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nyssa was EF1 Tornado on May 17, 1996, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97913 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (82 events), hailstorms (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nyssa, OR, with 82 events documented.
Nyssa has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97913 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 17, 1996. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100K in property damage in the Nyssa, OR area (ZIP 97913). 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 →