Federal records document 92 natural disaster events in the Lucile, ID area (ZIP 83542). These include 82 wildfires, 4 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $711K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (82 total). Of these, 8 (10%) 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 Oct 12, 2023.
Lucile has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2022.
Lucile has experienced 3 floods 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 $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2025.
Lucile has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 26, 1987.
Lucile has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $475K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lucile was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 24, 2024, which caused $475K in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Aug 9, 2019), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83542 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (82 events), hailstorms (4 events), floods (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lucile, ID, with 82 events documented.
Yes, Lucile (ZIP 83542) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83542 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 24, 2024. This event caused $475K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $711K in property damage in the Lucile, ID area (ZIP 83542). 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 →