11,419
Recorded events
36
Counties covered
327
Direct deaths
$5.0B
Property damage
Oregon severe weather history covers 11,419 recorded events across 36 counties between 1951 and 2026.
The Oregon severe weather history record is dominated by high wind, which accounts for 26.6% of everything logged statewide across 0 counties. Statewide, recorded events have caused 327 direct deaths since 1950.
By hazard type
Oregon severe weather history by hazard
| Hazard | Events | Counties | Deaths | Damage | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Wind | 3,042 | 0 | 30 | $3.3B | 1996–2026 |
| Heavy Snow | 2,047 | 0 | 3 | $139.5M | 1996–2026 |
| Frost/Freeze | 893 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2003–2026 |
| Hail | 856 | 32 | 0 | $49.2M | 1955–2025 |
| Wildfire | 742 | 21 | 12 | $34.3M | 1996–2025 |
| Flood | 708 | 33 | 22 | $804.0M | 1996–2026 |
| Thunderstorm Wind | 588 | 35 | 3 | $6.2M | 1956–2026 |
| Winter Storm | 489 | 0 | 17 | $33.1M | 1996–2026 |
| Heavy Rain | 325 | 32 | 2 | $6.1M | 1996–2024 |
| Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | 195 | 0 | 1 | $0 | 2000–2025 |
| Excessive Heat | 172 | 0 | 145 | $50K | 2008–2025 |
| Tornado | 134 | 30 | 0 | $32.5M | 1951–2025 |
| High Surf | 132 | 0 | 25 | $2.2M | 2003–2025 |
| Lightning | 118 | 26 | 2 | $3.0M | 1997–2022 |
| Flash Flood | 112 | 25 | 1 | $1.9M | 1996–2023 |
| Ice Storm | 107 | 0 | 8 | $53.5M | 1996–2025 |
| Strong Wind | 107 | 1 | 2 | $415.6M | 1999–2025 |
| Funnel Cloud | 105 | 24 | 0 | $0 | 1996–2026 |
| Heat | 95 | 0 | 14 | $0 | 1998–2024 |
| Winter Weather | 86 | 0 | 2 | $130K | 2004–2024 |
| Cold/Wind Chill | 80 | 0 | 7 | $0 | 1998–2025 |
| Debris Flow | 79 | 7 | 2 | $2.8M | 1996–2025 |
| Sneakerwave | 47 | 0 | 8 | $0 | 2017–2026 |
| Blizzard | 36 | 0 | 0 | $220K | 2001–2024 |
| Dense Fog | 23 | 0 | 1 | $2.1M | 1997–2023 |
| Coastal Flood | 21 | 0 | 1 | $24.9M | 2007–2022 |
| Dust Storm | 17 | 0 | 1 | $150K | 1996–2020 |
| Rip Current | 17 | 0 | 12 | $0 | 2007–2023 |
| Avalanche | 12 | 0 | 6 | $0 | 1998–2016 |
| Drought | 7 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 1999–2012 |
| Dust Devil | 6 | 4 | 0 | $15K | 1996–2024 |
| Freezing Fog | 4 | 0 | 0 | $50K | 2012–2022 |
| Tsunami | 4 | 0 | 0 | $7.5M | 2011–2022 |
| Storm Surge/Tide | 4 | 1 | 0 | $500K | 1998–2006 |
| Waterspout | 4 | 4 | 0 | $0 | 1996–1998 |
| Sleet | 3 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2007–2007 |
| Astronomical Low Tide | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2007–2007 |
| Dense Smoke | 1 | 0 | 0 | $100K | 2007–2007 |
County index
Most active counties
| County | Events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Umatilla County | 263 | 1 |
| Deschutes County | 250 | 0 |
| Jackson County | 152 | 0 |
| Union County | 147 | 0 |
| Malheur County | 126 | 0 |
| Coos County | 113 | 0 |
| Lane County | 112 | 0 |
| Clackamas County | 107 | 3 |
| Wallowa County | 96 | 0 |
| Klamath County | 94 | 0 |
| Tillamook County | 94 | 1 |
| Baker County | 93 | 0 |
| Multnomah County | 91 | 4 |
| Jefferson County | 87 | 1 |
| Marion County | 84 | 0 |
| Grant County | 81 | 0 |
| Crook County | 78 | 0 |
| Washington County | 77 | 2 |
| Harney County | 68 | 0 |
| Curry County | 67 | 0 |
| Josephine County | 66 | 0 |
| Morrow County | 65 | 0 |
| Linn County | 64 | 2 |
| Douglas County | 59 | 0 |
| Polk County | 54 | 0 |
Full index
Every county in Oregon
- Umatilla County
- Deschutes County
- Jackson County
- Union County
- Malheur County
- Coos County
- Lane County
- Clackamas County
- Wallowa County
- Klamath County
- Tillamook County
- Baker County
- Multnomah County
- Jefferson County
- Marion County
- Grant County
- Crook County
- Washington County
- Harney County
- Curry County
- Josephine County
- Morrow County
- Linn County
- Douglas County
- Polk County
- Lake County
- Benton County
- Wheeler County
- Lincoln County
- Wasco County
- Clatsop County
- Yamhill County
- Columbia County
- Hood River County
- Gilliam County
- Sherman County
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events are recorded in Oregon?
11,419 events are on record across Oregon, covering 36 counties between 1951 and 2026.
Which county in Oregon has the most severe weather on record?
Umatilla County leads Oregon with 263 recorded events. Ranking reflects reported events, so densely populated counties tend to report more than sparsely populated ones.
Where does the Oregon severe weather history data come from?
Totals are aggregated from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of United States severe weather reports, with FEMA and U.S. Census records providing risk and population context. Dates are UTC and recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Oregon Severe Weather History.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/state/oregon/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.