Idaho has experienced 20,691 documented natural disaster events across its 267 ZIP codes. The cumulative documented property damage stands at $621.8M. A total of 4 fatalities have been attributed to natural disasters in the state.
⚠️ Hazard Distribution
Wildfires lead Idaho's disaster profile with 13,660 events (66%). Other significant hazards include earthquakes (3,524 events), hailstorms (2,094 events, $159.6M in damages), and floods (977 events, $421.9M in damages). Idaho has no recorded hurricanes in the dataset.
📍 Geographic Impact
The most disaster-affected areas in Idaho include ZIP 83611 (775 events, $282.5K in damages), ZIP 83278 (698 events, $5.2M in damages), and ZIP 83647 (609 events, $8.1M in damages). These three ZIP codes alone account for 10% of the state's total disaster events, indicating geographic concentration of hazard activity.
📈 Trends Over Time
Disaster frequency in Idaho has increased markedly over time. The average annual event count in recent decades is roughly 914% higher than in earlier periods of the record. The year 2017 stands out as particularly active, with 1,198 events recorded — likely driven by a major weather system or disaster season.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Idaho
What natural disasters occur in Idaho?
Idaho has experienced 20,691 documented natural disaster events. The hazard types recorded include wildfires (13,660), earthquakes (3,524), hailstorms (2,094), floods (977), tornadoes (231), and severe wind events (205). The most common hazard is wildfires, accounting for 66% of all events.
What are the most disaster-prone areas in Idaho?
Based on historical records, the most disaster-affected ZIP codes in Idaho are ZIP 83611 (775 events), ZIP 83278 (698 events), ZIP 83647 (609 events), ZIP 83226 (593 events), and ZIP 83539 (547 events). These areas have the highest concentration of recorded natural disaster events in the state.
How much damage have natural disasters caused in Idaho?
Natural disasters have caused a documented $621.8M in property damage across Idaho. This total is based on records from FEMA, NOAA, and USGS, covering events from the 1950s onward. The actual figure is likely higher, as not all events have complete damage records.
About This Data
State-level data aggregated 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.
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