Chester, ID (ZIP 83421) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 2 wildfires, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $43K.
With 11 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2021.
Chester has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 5, 1990.
Chester has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chester was 1" Hail on Aug 5, 2007, which caused $40K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83421 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), wildfires (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chester, ID, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40K in property damage.
Yes, Chester (ZIP 83421) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83421 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Aug 5, 2007. This event caused $40K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43K in property damage in the Chester, ID area (ZIP 83421). 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 →