ZIP code 83702, covering Boise, ID, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 wildfires, 11 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M.
The dominant hazard type for Boise is wildfires, with 56 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (11%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
Boise has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
Boise has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 5, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boise was Flash Flood on Jun 6, 2023, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2017), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83702 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (56 events), hailstorms (11 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boise, ID, with 56 events documented.
Yes, Boise (ZIP 83702) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83702 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 6, 2023. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Boise, ID area (ZIP 83702). 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 →