ZIP code 83402, covering Idaho Falls, ID, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 wildfires, 20 hailstorms, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (27 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 13, 2019.
There have been 20 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 Aug 13, 2024.
Idaho Falls has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2002.
Idaho Falls 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 $844K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 11, 2025.
Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls 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 83402 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (27 events), hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (9 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 Idaho Falls, ID, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Idaho Falls (ZIP 83402) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $844K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 11, 2025.
Idaho Falls has 9 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83402 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 $33.7M in property damage in the Idaho Falls, ID area (ZIP 83402). 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 →