ZIP code 83252, covering Malad City, ID, has 152 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 94 wildfires, 40 earthquakes, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $931.4K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (94 total). Of these, 10 (11%) 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 23, 2024.
There have been 40 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 3, 2020.
Malad City has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $260.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2023.
Malad City has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $371K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2018.
Malad City has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Malad City has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Malad City was Flood on Feb 5, 2017, which caused $278K in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 25, 1998), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83252 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (94 events), earthquakes (40 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Malad City, ID, with 94 events documented.
Yes, Malad City (ZIP 83252) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $371K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2018.
Malad City has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83252 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 5, 2017. This event caused $278K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $931.4K in property damage in the Malad City, ID area (ZIP 83252). 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 →