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83864 Sandpoint, ID — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Sandpoint, ID (83864)

Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 83864 in Sandpoint, ID. These include 12 hailstorms, 12 wildfires, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (12 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2025.

🔥 Wildfires

There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.

🌊 Floods

There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 6, 2023.

🌍 Earthquakes

Sandpoint has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 13, 2015.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Sandpoint has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 1994.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Sandpoint was Debris Flow on Mar 15, 2017, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 31, 2011), causing $1.8M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Sandpoint, ID (83864)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83864 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), wildfires (12 events), floods (11 events), earthquakes (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 83864?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sandpoint, ID, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 83864 (Sandpoint) prone to flooding?

Yes, Sandpoint (ZIP 83864) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 6, 2023.

Has Sandpoint (83864) ever been hit by a tornado?

Sandpoint has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 1994.

What was the worst natural disaster in Sandpoint, ID?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83864 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Mar 15, 2017. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 83864?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Sandpoint, ID area (ZIP 83864). 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 →

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