Thatcher, ID (ZIP 83283) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 18 wildfires, 12 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Thatcher is wildfires, with 18 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. 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 Nov 9, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 21, 2018.
Thatcher has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Thatcher has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 2, 1970.
Thatcher has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thatcher was Flood on Feb 5, 2017, which caused $1.7M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83283 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (18 events), earthquakes (12 events), floods (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thatcher, ID, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Thatcher (ZIP 83283) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Thatcher has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83283 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 5, 2017. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Thatcher, ID area (ZIP 83283). 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 →