Lemhi, ID (ZIP 83465) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 21 wildfires, 7 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K.
With 21 recorded incidents (68% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (29%) 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 Aug 30, 2023.
Lemhi has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
Lemhi has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2008.
Lemhi has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lemhi was Flood on Jun 21, 2009, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83465 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (21 events), earthquakes (7 events), hailstorms (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lemhi, ID, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Lemhi (ZIP 83465) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83465 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 21, 2009. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50K in property damage in the Lemhi, ID area (ZIP 83465). 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 →