Richfield, ID (ZIP 83349) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 wildfires, 5 hailstorms, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $25K.
With 64 recorded incidents (91% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (16%) 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 12, 2024.
Richfield has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 22, 2014.
Richfield has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richfield was EF1 Tornado on Jul 21, 1987, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83349 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (64 events), hailstorms (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richfield, ID, with 64 events documented.
Richfield has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83349 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 21, 1987. 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 Richfield, ID area (ZIP 83349). 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 →