Federal records document 96 natural disaster events in the Carey, ID area (ZIP 83320). These include 90 wildfires, 3 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M.
With 90 recorded incidents (94% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 6, 2025.
Carey has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
Carey 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Carey has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carey was Flood on Feb 4, 2017, which caused $6.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 2017), causing $425K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83320 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (90 events), hailstorms (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carey, ID, with 90 events documented.
Yes, Carey (ZIP 83320) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83320 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 4, 2017. This event caused $6.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Carey, ID area (ZIP 83320). 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 →