Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Firth, ID area (ZIP 83236). These include 51 wildfires, 6 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (51 total). Of these, 2 (4%) 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 Oct 7, 2024.
Firth has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Firth has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $322K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2014.
Firth has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 14, 2000.
Firth has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 10, 1992.
Firth has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 14, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Firth 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 $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83236 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (51 events), hailstorms (6 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Firth, ID, with 51 events documented.
Yes, Firth (ZIP 83236) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $322K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2014.
Firth has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $650K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 14, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83236 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 $3.5M in property damage in the Firth, ID area (ZIP 83236). 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 →