ZIP code 83522, covering Cottonwood, ID, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 67 wildfires, 15 hailstorms, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $226K.
With 67 recorded incidents (81% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 19 (28%) 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 Sep 11, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $201K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Cottonwood has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 1, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cottonwood was 1" Hail on Aug 11, 2022, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83522 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (67 events), hailstorms (15 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cottonwood, ID, with 67 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83522 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Aug 11, 2022. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $226K in property damage in the Cottonwood, ID area (ZIP 83522). 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 →