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Elgin, ORDisaster Preparedness & Risk Profile· ZIP 97827

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Elgin, OR· ZIP 97827

12 dams sit within reach of Elgin. Most people here could not name one of them.

Dams nearby

How many dams sit within 20 miles of you?

Disaster résumé

Enough history to keep a plan handy.

Biological: 2
Flood: 1

Total declared, 10 yr

Most recent

SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES

4/3/20

Worst · last 10 yr

Flood

2/6/20

Damage: $750K

What to do

1.Know Union's evacuation routes
2.Turn on official emergency alerts

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Your nearest dam

(2.7 mi)

Hazard class: LOW
Condition: Not assessed

Earthquakes

2024-2026 seismic events: 20+
Magnitude range: 2.5 - 3.4
Most recent event: 2026

Strongest event

Magnitude: 3.4
Date: 2024
Distance from you: 121 mi

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