With 547 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 83539 in Clearwater, ID has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 520 wildfires, 17 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Clearwater is wildfires, with 520 recorded events making up 95% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 34 (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 30, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2019.
Clearwater has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 14, 2024.
Clearwater has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 20, 2018.
Clearwater has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 1975.
Clearwater has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clearwater was Flash Flood on Apr 14, 2024, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 24, 2024), causing $4M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 7, 2010 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83539 has experienced 547 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (520 events), hailstorms (17 events), floods (6 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clearwater, ID, with 520 events documented.
Yes, Clearwater (ZIP 83539) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 14, 2024.
Clearwater has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83539 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 14, 2024. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.1M in property damage in the Clearwater, ID area (ZIP 83539). 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 →