Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 83631 in Idaho City, ID. These include 37 wildfires, 8 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M.
With 37 recorded incidents (76% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 18, 2024.
Idaho City has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Idaho City has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2014.
Idaho City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Idaho City was Flood on Aug 6, 2014, which caused $8M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83631 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (37 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Idaho City, ID, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Idaho City (ZIP 83631) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83631 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 6, 2014. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Idaho City, ID area (ZIP 83631). 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 →