Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Salmon, ID area (ZIP 83467). These include 54 wildfires, 19 hailstorms, and 14 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $899.5K.
With 54 recorded incidents (56% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (7%) 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 Jan 27, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $509K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 9, 2019.
Salmon 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 $137K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2023.
Salmon has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 1987.
Salmon has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 5, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salmon was 1" Hail on Aug 1, 2013, which caused $490K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 15, 1987), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83467 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (54 events), hailstorms (19 events), earthquakes (14 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salmon, ID, with 54 events documented.
Yes, Salmon (ZIP 83467) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $137K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2023.
Salmon has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83467 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Aug 1, 2013. This event caused $490K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $899.5K in property damage in the Salmon, ID area (ZIP 83467). 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 →