With 775 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 83611 in West Mountain, ID has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 569 wildfires, 189 earthquakes, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $282.5K.
The dominant hazard type for West Mountain is wildfires, with 569 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 77 (14%) 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 Mar 13, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 24% of the disaster record here, with 189 events documented. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 16, 2025.
West Mountain has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2022.
West Mountain has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $257.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
West Mountain has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 2012.
West Mountain 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 27, 1958.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Mountain was Flash Flood on Jun 30, 2024, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83611 has experienced 775 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (569 events), earthquakes (189 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Mountain, ID, with 569 events documented.
Yes, West Mountain (ZIP 83611) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $257.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
West Mountain has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 1958.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83611 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 30, 2024. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $282.5K in property damage in the West Mountain, ID area (ZIP 83611). 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 →