Payette, ID (ZIP 83661) has experienced 143 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 127 wildfires, 10 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M.
With 127 recorded incidents (89% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (8%) 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 Jan 24, 2025.
Payette has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
Payette has experienced 3 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 17, 2017.
Payette has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 3, 1978.
Payette 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 Jul 1, 1983.
Payette has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Payette was Flood on Jun 5, 2010, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83661 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (127 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (3 events), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Payette, ID, with 127 events documented.
Yes, Payette (ZIP 83661) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 17, 2017.
Payette 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 Jul 1, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83661 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 5, 2010. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Payette, ID area (ZIP 83661). 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 →