Obsidian, ID (ZIP 83340) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 wildfires, 24 earthquakes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (47 total). Of these, 5 (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 Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 24 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 17, 1987.
Obsidian has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $17.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2023.
Obsidian has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Obsidian was Flood on May 1, 2017, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2017), causing $4.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83340 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (47 events), earthquakes (24 events), floods (7 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Obsidian, ID, with 47 events documented.
Yes, Obsidian (ZIP 83340) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83340 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2017. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.6M in property damage in the Obsidian, ID area (ZIP 83340). 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 →