Athol, ID (ZIP 83801) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 6 wildfires, 4 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $177.5K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (6 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Athol has experienced 4 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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Athol has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2023.
Athol has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 20, 2000.
Athol has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Athol was Flood on Mar 5, 2014, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83801 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (6 events), floods (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Athol, ID, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Athol (ZIP 83801) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Athol has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83801 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 5, 2014. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $177.5K in property damage in the Athol, ID area (ZIP 83801). 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 →