Buhl, ID (ZIP 83316) has experienced 121 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 110 wildfires, 8 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 91% of all recorded events (110 total). Of these, 5 (5%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 9, 9999.
Buhl has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
Buhl has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 10, 1990.
Buhl has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 8, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buhl was Flood on Feb 8, 2017, which caused $1.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83316 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (110 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buhl, ID, with 110 events documented.
Yes, Buhl (ZIP 83316) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 8, 2017.
Buhl has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 10, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83316 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 8, 2017. This event caused $1.5M 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 Buhl, ID area (ZIP 83316). 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 →