Federal records document 188 natural disaster events in the Paul, ID area (ZIP 83347). These include 159 wildfires, 19 hailstorms, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (159 total). Of these, 9 (6%) 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 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $61K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2023.
Paul has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $304K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2012.
Paul has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 1991.
Paul 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paul was Flood on Feb 4, 2017, which caused $5.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 18, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83347 has experienced 188 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (159 events), hailstorms (19 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paul, ID, with 159 events documented.
Yes, Paul (ZIP 83347) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Paul 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83347 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 4, 2017. This event caused $5.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Paul, ID area (ZIP 83347). 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 →