Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 83246 in Lava Hot Springs, ID. These include 25 wildfires, 10 hailstorms, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $65K.
The dominant hazard type for Lava Hot Springs is wildfires, with 25 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 8, 2023.
Lava Hot Springs has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Lava Hot Springs has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 6, 2013.
Lava Hot Springs has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2018.
Lava Hot Springs 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 Lava Hot Springs was Flood on Mar 13, 2018, which caused $65K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83246 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (25 events), hailstorms (10 events), earthquakes (4 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lava Hot Springs, ID, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Lava Hot Springs (ZIP 83246) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $65K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83246 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 13, 2018. This event caused $65K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $65K in property damage in the Lava Hot Springs, ID area (ZIP 83246). 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 →