Hill City, ID (ZIP 83337) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 wildfires, 2 tornadoes, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $25K.
The dominant hazard type for Hill City is wildfires, with 59 recorded events making up 95% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 Jan 6, 2025.
Hill City has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 1961.
Hill City has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 5, 1961.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hill City was EF1 Tornado on Jul 5, 1961, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83337 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (59 events), tornadoes (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hill City, ID, with 59 events documented.
Hill City has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 1961.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83337 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 5, 1961. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25K in property damage in the Hill City, ID area (ZIP 83337). 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 →