Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 83235

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 83235, Idaho

ZIP 83235 covers part of the Ellis area, in the Great Plains. The surrounding region experiences dry summers, cold winters, and significant wildfire risk, with a high fire danger period from July through September shaping the natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.

FEMA rates ZIP 83235's composite natural disaster risk at 5.1 out of 10 — moderate risk. Snow avalanche exposure tops the local risk profile, with the area's mountain setting and annual snowfall loading producing regular avalanche cycles on steep slopes. Residents should also account for landslide and volcano risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 83235's risk score, near 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, the highest-scoring are avalanche, landslide, and volcano. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 83235 residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for avalanche is recommended.