Moscow, ID (ZIP 83843) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 13 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $701.3K.
The dominant hazard type for Moscow is floods, with 13 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $503.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 23, 2025.
Moscow has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2022.
Moscow has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 1986.
Moscow has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 16, 2010.
Moscow has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moscow was Flash Flood on Apr 9, 2019, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83843 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moscow, ID, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $503.8K in property damage.
Yes, Moscow (ZIP 83843) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $503.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2025.
Moscow has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83843 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 9, 2019. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $701.3K in property damage in the Moscow, ID area (ZIP 83843). 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 →