With 203 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 83221 in Blackfoot, ID has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 156 wildfires, 24 hailstorms, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Blackfoot is wildfires, with 156 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (8%) 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 4, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $300 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2017.
Blackfoot has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2018.
Blackfoot has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 24, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blackfoot was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Feb 14, 2000, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 14, 2000), causing $2.2M in damages. Flood on Feb 4, 2017 also caused significant damage ($917K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83221 has experienced 203 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (156 events), hailstorms (24 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blackfoot, ID, with 156 events documented.
Yes, Blackfoot (ZIP 83221) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2017.
Blackfoot has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83221 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Feb 14, 2000. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Blackfoot, ID area (ZIP 83221). 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 →