Ontario, OR (ZIP 97914) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 68 wildfires, 10 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (68 total). Of these, 3 (4%) 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 Dec 11, 2024.
Ontario has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2023.
Ontario has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 1997.
Ontario has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2003.
Ontario 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 10, 2017.
Ontario has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 20, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ontario was 2" Hail on Jul 26, 2003, which caused $2.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 10, 2017), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Jun 5, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97914 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (68 events), hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ontario, OR, with 68 events documented.
Yes, Ontario (ZIP 97914) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 10, 2017.
Ontario has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97914 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 26, 2003. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Ontario, OR area (ZIP 97914). 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 →