Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 83406 in Idaho Falls, ID. These include 11 hailstorms, 11 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 11 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $29.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 1, 2014.
Idaho Falls has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $802K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2023.
Idaho Falls has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 14, 2000.
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 83406 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), wildfires (11 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Idaho Falls, ID, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29.8M in property damage.
Yes, Idaho Falls (ZIP 83406) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $802K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2023.
Idaho Falls has 2 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 Feb 14, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83406 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 Idaho Falls, ID area (ZIP 83406). 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 →