Smelterville, ID (ZIP 83868) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 floods, 3 hailstorms, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (3 total). Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2011.
Smelterville has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2025.
Smelterville has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 31, 1961.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smelterville was Flood on Jan 16, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83868 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smelterville, ID, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Smelterville (ZIP 83868) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 83868 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 16, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Smelterville, ID area (ZIP 83868). 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 →