With 471 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 83254 in Montpelier, ID has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 411 earthquakes, 35 wildfires, and 15 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M.
With 411 recorded incidents (87% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (0%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 10, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 Nov 20, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2023.
Montpelier has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Montpelier has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montpelier was Flood on Feb 5, 2017, which caused $808K in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Aug 15, 2011), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83254 has experienced 471 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (411 events), wildfires (35 events), hailstorms (15 events), floods (8 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montpelier, ID, with 411 events documented.
Yes, Montpelier (ZIP 83254) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83254 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 5, 2017. This event caused $808K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Montpelier, ID area (ZIP 83254). 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 →