Wendell, ID (ZIP 83355) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 wildfires, 7 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Wendell is wildfires, with 69 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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, 9899.
Wendell has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
Wendell has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Wendell has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 10, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wendell was Flood on Feb 5, 2017, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 8, 2017), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83355 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (69 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wendell, ID, with 69 events documented.
Yes, Wendell (ZIP 83355) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Wendell has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 10, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83355 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 5, 2017. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Wendell, ID area (ZIP 83355). 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 →