Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Ammon, ID area (ZIP 83401). These include 24 wildfires, 18 hailstorms, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ammon is wildfires, with 24 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 9, 2016.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $29.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2022.
Ammon has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1992.
Ammon has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $852K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2023.
Ammon has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 11, 1956.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ammon was 2" Hail on Apr 7, 2018, which caused $29.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 7, 1978), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on May 23, 2023 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83401 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (24 events), hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ammon, ID, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Ammon (ZIP 83401) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $852K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2023.
Ammon has 7 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83401 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 7, 2018. This event caused $29.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.2M in property damage in the Ammon, ID area (ZIP 83401). 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 →