ZIP code 83210, covering Sterling, ID, has 110 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 95 wildfires, 6 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $61K.
The dominant hazard type for Sterling is wildfires, with 95 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (7%) 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 Dec 31, 9899.
Sterling has experienced 6 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $7.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2024.
Sterling has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2019.
Sterling has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2018.
Sterling has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 20, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sterling was EF1 Tornado on Jul 20, 1999, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83210 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (95 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sterling, ID, with 95 events documented.
Yes, Sterling (ZIP 83210) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2024.
Sterling has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 20, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83210 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 20, 1999. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $61K in property damage in the Sterling, ID area (ZIP 83210). 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 →