Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 83844

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 83844, Idaho

ZIP 83844 covers part of the Moscow area, in the Pacific Northwest. 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 83844's composite natural disaster risk at 4.7 out of 10 — moderate risk. The threat of wildfire dominates the local risk environment, with hot, dry summers and abundant fuel creating dangerous fire conditions each year. Residents should also account for avalanche and landslide risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 83844's risk score, near the 5.1/10 state average and near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are wildfire, avalanche, and landslide. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 83844 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 wildfire is recommended.