ZIP code 83204, covering Pocatello, ID, has 177 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 97 wildfires, 45 hailstorms, and 26 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M.
With 97 recorded incidents (55% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (5%) 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 Oct 25, 2024.
There have been 45 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (27%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2024.
Pocatello has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 10, 2011.
Pocatello has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 20, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pocatello was 1.8" Hail on Aug 12, 1997, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 3, 2013), causing $700K in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 26, 2009 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83204 has experienced 177 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (97 events), hailstorms (45 events), floods (26 events), severe wind events (6 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pocatello, ID, with 97 events documented.
Yes, Pocatello (ZIP 83204) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2024.
Pocatello has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 20, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83204 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 12, 1997. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Pocatello, ID area (ZIP 83204). 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 →