With 316 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 83338 in Jerome, ID has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 291 wildfires, 16 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 92% of all recorded events (291 total). Of these, 13 (4%) 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 Dec 31, 9998.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
Jerome has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $13.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Jerome has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 1990.
Jerome has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jerome was Flood on Aug 5, 2014, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 8, 2017), causing $2.8M in damages. Flood on Feb 5, 2017 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83338 has experienced 316 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (291 events), hailstorms (16 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jerome, ID, with 291 events documented.
Yes, Jerome (ZIP 83338) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Jerome has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83338 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 5, 2014. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.3M in property damage in the Jerome, ID area (ZIP 83338). 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 →