Rathdrum, ID (ZIP 83858) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 10 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 10 recorded incidents (67% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2023.
Rathdrum has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2022.
Rathdrum has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 22, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rathdrum was Flood on May 19, 2008, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Debris Flow (Mar 15, 2017), causing $900K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83858 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), hailstorms (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rathdrum, ID, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Rathdrum (ZIP 83858) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M 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 83858 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 $2.5M in property damage in the Rathdrum, ID area (ZIP 83858). 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 →