ZIP code 83423, covering Dubois, ID, has 118 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 74 wildfires, 26 earthquakes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Dubois is wildfires, with 74 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (12%) 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 Jun 2, 2022.
There have been 26 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 3, 2025.
Dubois has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2018.
Dubois has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Dubois has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 30, 2014.
Dubois has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 25, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dubois was Flood on Feb 5, 2017, which caused $2.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2018), causing $680K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83423 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (74 events), earthquakes (26 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), hailstorms (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dubois, ID, with 74 events documented.
Yes, Dubois (ZIP 83423) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2018.
Dubois has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83423 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 5, 2017. This event caused $2.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Dubois, ID area (ZIP 83423). 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 →