Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 83842

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 83842, Idaho

Located in the Pacific Northwest, ZIP 83842 serves the Medimont community. The semi-arid climate of this part of Idaho — bringing dry summers, cold winters, and significant wildfire risk — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 83842's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.2/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Slope instability and debris flows are the primary natural hazard, driven by a combination of local geology, precipitation intensity, and terrain that creates susceptibility to failure. Secondary hazards include winter and avalanche.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 83842's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.1/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by landslide and winter, as measured by FEMA across Idaho. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

ZIP 83842'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.