Natural Disaster Risk in Firth

Natural Hazard Profile: Firth, Idaho

Firth is a small community of about 1,840 in Bingham County, in the Great Plains. The area experiences dry summers, cold winters, and significant wildfire risk, with a high fire danger period from July through September shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Firth.

FEMA rates Firth's composite natural disaster risk at 6.3 out of 10 — high risk. The threat from nearby active volcanoes tops the local risk profile, with potential hazards including ash fall that disrupts air travel and agriculture, and lava that threatens infrastructure. Residents should also account for winter and earthquake risk in their preparedness planning.

Firth's risk score, slightly above the 5.1/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Bingham County, the highest-scoring are volcano, winter, and earthquake. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

Firth's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.