Federal records document 96 natural disaster events in the Vale, OR area (ZIP 97918). These include 87 wildfires, 7 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Vale is wildfires, with 87 recorded events making up 91% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (11%) 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.
Vale has experienced 7 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.
Vale has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 20, 1989.
Vale has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vale was 2" Hail on Jul 26, 2003, which caused $2.8M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 97918 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (87 events), hailstorms (7 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vale, OR, with 87 events documented.
Vale has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 97918 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 $2.8M in property damage in the Vale, OR area (ZIP 97918). 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 →