Bancroft, ID (ZIP 83217) has experienced 74 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 wildfires, 12 earthquakes, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M.
The dominant hazard type for Bancroft is wildfires, with 44 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 8, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2025.
Bancroft has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2023.
Bancroft has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bancroft was Flood on Jun 1, 2023, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 4, 2017), causing $427K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83217 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (44 events), earthquakes (12 events), hailstorms (12 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bancroft, ID, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Bancroft (ZIP 83217) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83217 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2023. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Bancroft, ID area (ZIP 83217). 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 →