American Falls, ID (ZIP 83211) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 256 natural disaster events on record. These include 221 wildfires, 16 hailstorms, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $692.5K.
With 221 recorded incidents (86% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (3%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $388K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2024.
American Falls has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $302.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 20, 1999.
American Falls has experienced 3 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 Aug 5, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for American Falls was Flood on Feb 5, 2017, which caused $329K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 17, 1990), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83211 has experienced 256 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (221 events), hailstorms (16 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in American Falls, ID, with 221 events documented.
Yes, American Falls (ZIP 83211) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $388K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2024.
American Falls has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $302.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 20, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83211 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 5, 2017. This event caused $329K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $692.5K in property damage in the American Falls, ID area (ZIP 83211). 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 →