Federal records document 105 natural disaster events in the Mackay, ID area (ZIP 83251). These include 63 earthquakes, 29 wildfires, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $640K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (63 total). Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 18, 2004.
There have been 29 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Mackay has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2023.
Mackay has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mackay was Flood on Feb 4, 2017, which caused $265K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2018), causing $155K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83251 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (63 events), wildfires (29 events), floods (7 events), and hailstorms (6 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mackay, ID, with 63 events documented.
Yes, Mackay (ZIP 83251) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $640K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83251 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 4, 2017. This event caused $265K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $640K in property damage in the Mackay, ID area (ZIP 83251). 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 →