Caldwell, ID (ZIP 83605) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Caldwell is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2018.
Caldwell has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2017.
Caldwell has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 1956.
Caldwell has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Caldwell was Flood on May 1, 2017, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 1, 2017), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83605 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (4 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Caldwell, ID, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Caldwell (ZIP 83605) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2017.
Caldwell has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 1956.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83605 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2017. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Caldwell, ID area (ZIP 83605). 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 →