Hazard Score
158 Catastrophes Recorded
Morrow County, Oregon
0 Cities with a Population of 12,346, and 3,916 Households
Morrow County, Oregon, is assessed to have a very low overall risk score of 44.26, with specific hazard risks such as wildfires (WFIR) and lightning (LTNG) presenting relatively moderate risks. The county has a relatively high SOVI rating of 72.25, indicating a higher social vulnerability index compared to other factors. Climate factors such as high wind events (HWAV) and landslides (LNDS) also contribute to the risk assessment, with relatively low and moderate risk levels respectively.
Geologically, Morrow County is not located near coastlines or fault lines, but it does have nearby water bodies and mountain peaks that could impact hazard risk. The county's proximity to the Columbia River and the Blue Mountains may contribute to specific risks such as flooding or landslides. Historical events in the region include occasional wildfires and lightning strikes, which have the potential to cause significant damage to the area's population and infrastructure. Overall, the combination of climate factors and geological features in Morrow County poses a range of potential hazards that should be carefully monitored and mitigated to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Very Low
HAZARDS
71
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
7
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
9
Hazard Shelters
7
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
1
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Morrow County, located in Oregon, has a population of 12,346 with a population density of 6 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county consists of 70.3% White, 0.4% Black, 1.1% American Indian or Alaskan Native, 0.8% Asian, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino individuals make up 28.3% of the population. The county has a slightly higher percentage of females (51.9%) compared to males (46.6%), with a median age of 36.6 years. The average household size is 2.85, and the county has a total of 3,916 households.
In terms of housing, there are 4,442 housing units in Morrow County, with a homeownership rate of 63.0% and a rental rate of 25.1%. The county has a total of 375 farms as of 2017, with an average farm size of 3,003 acres. The total crop acreage in the county is 511,874 acres, with an average sales value of $1,590,632 per farm. Compared to other counties in Oregon, Morrow County has a lower population density and a higher percentage of Hispanic residents. Additionally, the county has a higher homeownership rate and a larger average farm size compared to the state average.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Thompson
2023-05-30
Tower Road
2023-05-21
Front Street
2023-04-27
Faler Road
2023-04-03
Froberg
2023-03-13
Inc 563
2022-10-30
Sunflower Bacon Rx
2022-10-04
Sunflower Bacon Rx
2022-10-04
Sunflower Bacon Rx
2022-09-30
Jones
2022-09-19
Wilson Creek
2022-08-28
Shaw Creek
2022-08-09
Paterson
2022-06-23
Penland
2022-06-08
Round Prairie
2021-10-02
Mccormick
2021-09-26
Black Mountain
2021-09-21
Wilson Creek
2021-07-08
Ellis Creek
2020-09-08
Potamus
2020-08-19
Freezeout
2020-08-19
Tupper Creek
2020-08-19
Madison
2020-08-19
Hollywood
2020-08-19
Meathouse
2020-08-16
Mallory
2020-07-30
Five Mile
2020-07-29
Matlock
2020-07-28
Mudsprings
2020-07-07
River View
2020-07-05
Ferry
2020-06-26
Ferry 2
2020-06-26
Cattle 2
2020-06-24
Cattle
2020-06-23
Bottleneck
2020-06-22
Columbia Lane
2020-06-22
Olive
2020-06-22
Hubcap
2020-06-21
Overlook
2020-06-21
Little Potamus
2020-06-17
Patterson Ferry
2020-05-29
Swale Creek
2019-11-06
341 Skookum Creek
2019-11-01
296 Hackman Creek
2019-09-06
251 E3
2019-08-19
242 Pole Creek
2019-08-13
Stony Creek
2019-08-08
Thompson
2019-08-08
Johnson Creek
2019-08-08
168 Hog Creek
2019-08-06
161 Arnica
2019-08-06
163 Hk Complex
2019-08-06
166 Little Bear
2019-08-06
Matlock
2019-08-06
140 Hidden Springs
2019-08-05
157 Hk Springs
2019-08-05
160 Middle Ridge
2019-08-05
141 Bacon Spring
2019-08-05
138 Alder Creek
2019-08-05
142 Wildcat Creek
2019-08-05
149 Little Alder
2019-08-05
152 Sulphur Springs
2019-08-05
147 Bear Creek
2019-08-05
130 Shingle Mill Butte
2019-07-31
087 Little Potamus Creek
2019-07-11
Kangeroo
2019-06-14
Happy Home
2018-10-24
250 Kelly Prairie
2018-09-29
188 Mallory Creek
2018-08-21
156 Deep Canyon
2018-08-17
151 Mcattee Spring
2018-08-17
Deer Creek
2018-08-17
161 Mcdonald
2018-08-17
Seventh
2018-08-11
116 Wilson Prairie
2018-07-23
Divide Well
2018-05-12
034 Sunflower Bacon Rx
2018-04-25
309 Hollywood
2017-10-26
Balsinger 2
2017-08-29
Kenny Prairie
2017-08-26
Boardman Ave
2017-08-15
189 Tupper Pond
2017-08-12
Freezeout
2017-08-12
190 Freezeout
2017-08-12
Fish
2017-08-12
Tupper Corral
2017-08-08
174 Tupper Corral
2017-08-08
S-13 Calcutta
2017-07-27
Hatchery
2017-07-20
107 Mallory
2017-07-04
150 Hog Creek
2016-09-12
Boardman
2016-08-07
Lot B
2016-06-27
061 Deep Canyon Spring
2016-06-07
Boardman Hay Stack
2016-05-25
Mccormic
2016-03-11
Dry Swale
2015-10-26
349 Morphine
2015-10-12
Tribble Creek
2015-09-27
688
2015-07-24
213 Ditch Creek
2015-07-11
Matlock
2015-07-11
Baker Gardens 171
2015-07-06
171 Baker Gardens
2015-07-06
Tower Road
2015-07-02
Bonita
2015-06-28
110 G2
2015-06-28
Texas
2015-06-28
106 Texas
2015-06-28
103 Gilbert
2015-06-27
Hailstorm
2015-05-31
Hatchery
2015-05-28
Divide Well
2014-08-31
Balsinger Prairie
2014-08-02
Thompson
2014-07-19
Drive To
2014-07-15
Ellis Creek
2014-07-14
Independence
2014-07-05
Bird
2014-06-20
Inc. 094
2014-04-07
Hailstorm
2013-09-15
Hailstorm
2013-09-05
Hailstorm
2013-09-05
Hailstorm
2012-07-17
Hailstorm
2012-07-17
Hailstorm
2012-07-17
Hailstorm
2012-07-17
Hailstorm
2011-05-14
Tornado
2011-04-14
Hailstorm
2009-06-04
Hailstorm
2008-08-08
Hailstorm
2007-08-31
Hailstorm
2006-08-07
Hailstorm
2006-07-05
Hailstorm
2006-07-05
Hailstorm
2006-07-05
Hailstorm
2006-06-12
Tornado
2006-05-19
Hailstorm
2006-05-19
Hailstorm
2004-08-04
Hailstorm
2004-06-29
Hailstorm
2003-08-05
Hailstorm
2002-07-07
Hailstorm
2000-08-10
Hailstorm
1999-06-24
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1998-12-27Flooding
Heavy Rain
1998-05-28Hailstorm
1997-05-31
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1996-12-26Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-12-26Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-02-07Hailstorm
1995-07-09
Hailstorm
1995-07-09
Hailstorm
1992-06-25
Hailstorm
1991-08-06
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1989-04-09Hailstorm
1971-05-25
Hailstorm
1957-06-01