Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 83855

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 83855, Idaho

ZIP 83855 in Potlatch sits in the Pacific Northwest. 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 83855 carries an overall risk score of 4.7/10, placing it in the moderate category. Wildfire is the primary natural hazard, driven by dry seasonal conditions, fire-prone vegetation, and the wind patterns that can spread flames rapidly across the landscape. The area also faces notable exposure to avalanche and landslide.

Within Idaho, ZIP 83855's risk is, near the 5.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Idaho identifies wildfire as the foremost hazard, followed by avalanche and landslide. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 83855 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.