Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 83873 in Wallace, ID. These include 17 earthquakes, 13 wildfires, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $41K.
The dominant hazard type for Wallace is earthquakes, with 17 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Wallace 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 Aug 25, 2022.
Wallace has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wallace was Flood on May 15, 2011, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 83873 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (17 events), wildfires (13 events), hailstorms (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wallace, ID, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Wallace (ZIP 83873) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40K 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 83873 was Flood, which occurred on May 15, 2011. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41K in property damage in the Wallace, ID area (ZIP 83873). 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 →