Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 83423

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 83423, Idaho

ZIP 83423 in Dubois sits in the Great Plains. Its semi-arid climate produces dry summers, cold winters, and significant wildfire risk, and notably a high fire danger period from July through September. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 83423 carries an overall risk score of 3.8/10, placing it in the low category. Avalanche risk is the dominant natural hazard, with steep mountain terrain and heavy seasonal snowpack creating conditions for dangerous snow slides in and around the area. The area also faces notable exposure to volcano and wildfire.

Within Idaho, ZIP 83423's risk is, slightly below the 5.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Idaho identifies avalanche as the foremost hazard, followed by volcano and wildfire. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 83423 carries a below-average natural disaster risk, reflecting fewer and less severe hazard exposures than typical U.S. communities. Even so, the area's primary risk — avalanche — warrants awareness and appropriate insurance coverage, as lower risk does not mean zero risk.