Federal records document 138 natural disaster events in the Melba, ID area (ZIP 83641). These include 132 wildfires, 5 hailstorms, and 1 flood. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Melba is wildfires, with 132 recorded events making up 96% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (4%) 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 Jul 27, 2024.
Melba has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
Melba has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Melba was Flash Flood on Jun 6, 2009 and resulted in 1 death.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83641 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (132 events), hailstorms (5 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 96% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Melba, ID, with 132 events documented.
Yes, Melba (ZIP 83641) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83641 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 6, 2009. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →