Post Falls, ID (ZIP 83854) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Post Falls is floods, with 7 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2023.
Post Falls has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2022.
Post Falls has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 22, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Post Falls was Flood on May 19, 2008, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 18, 2017), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83854 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Post Falls, ID, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Post Falls (ZIP 83854) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83854 was Flood, which occurred on May 19, 2008. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Post Falls, ID area (ZIP 83854). 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 →