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83442 Rigby, ID — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Rigby, ID (83442)

Rigby, ID (ZIP 83442) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 22 wildfires, 18 hailstorms, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $305.8K.

🔥 Wildfires — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Rigby is wildfires, with 22 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 12, 2018.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Rigby has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $142.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2002.

🌊 Floods

Rigby has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $163K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 11, 2025.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Rigby was Flood on May 12, 2018, which caused $100K in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Rigby, ID (83442)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83442 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (22 events), hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (9 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 40% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 83442?

Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rigby, ID, with 22 events documented.

Is ZIP code 83442 (Rigby) prone to flooding?

Yes, Rigby (ZIP 83442) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $163K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 11, 2025.

Has Rigby (83442) ever been hit by a tornado?

Rigby has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $142.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2002.

What was the worst natural disaster in Rigby, ID?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83442 was Flood, which occurred on May 12, 2018. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 83442?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $305.8K in property damage in the Rigby, ID area (ZIP 83442). 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 →

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