Government records show 214 natural disaster events affecting the Riggins, ID area (ZIP 83549) — a notably active disaster history. These include 203 wildfires, 4 hailstorms, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $890K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 95% of all recorded events (203 total). Of these, 25 (12%) 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 29, 2025.
Riggins 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.
Riggins has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 23, 2018.
Riggins has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2025.
Riggins 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 Riggins 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 83549 has experienced 214 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (203 events), hailstorms (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), floods (3 events), 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 Riggins, ID, with 203 events documented.
Yes, Riggins (ZIP 83549) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $215K 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 83549 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 $890K in property damage in the Riggins, ID area (ZIP 83549). 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 →