Shelley, ID (ZIP 83274) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 30 wildfires, 11 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (30 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $29.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2023.
Shelley has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 14, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shelley was 2" Hail on Apr 7, 2018, which caused $29.8M 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 83274 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (30 events), hailstorms (11 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shelley, ID, with 30 events documented.
Shelley has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $800K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 14, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83274 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 7, 2018. This event caused $29.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.6M in property damage in the Shelley, ID area (ZIP 83274). 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 →