Lowman, ID (ZIP 83637) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 242 natural disaster events on record. These include 187 earthquakes, 49 wildfires, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $680K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lowman is earthquakes, with 187 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 30, 2025.
There have been 49 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 Feb 14, 2025.
Lowman 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2010.
Lowman has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2008.
Lowman has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lowman was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 3, 2008, which caused $420K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83637 has experienced 242 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (187 events), wildfires (49 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lowman, ID, with 187 events documented.
Yes, Lowman (ZIP 83637) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $260K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83637 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 3, 2008. This event caused $420K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $680K in property damage in the Lowman, ID area (ZIP 83637). 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 →