Federal records document 80 natural disaster events in the Rexburg, ID area (ZIP 83440). These include 30 hailstorms, 24 wildfires, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (30 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2019.
There have been 24 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 6, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (53%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 11, 2025.
Rexburg has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 1991.
Rexburg has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rexburg was Flood on Mar 14, 2018, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 15, 2014), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83440 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), wildfires (24 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rexburg, ID, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Rexburg (ZIP 83440) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 11, 2025.
Rexburg has 8 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 $130K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83440 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 14, 2018. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Rexburg, ID area (ZIP 83440). 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 →