Bonneville County hazard data

Idaho Falls, ID Disaster Risk

FEMA rates relative cold wave risk for Bonneville County as very high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 1.016 per year for the area.

#2 of 5 covered Idaho cities for cold wave risk β†’FEMA relative score 97.8/100 Β· county scale

FEMA summary

Idaho Falls's cold wave risk is very high at county scale.

FEMA's profile for Bonneville County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 1.016 per year for cold wave. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is very high; the annualized frequency is a separate measure.

Hazard metrics cover FEMA county-equivalent geographies rather than individual addresses or parcels. Use local or state hazard maps before making a property, insurance, retrofit, or evacuation decision.

FEMA annualized frequency

1.016 per year

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FEMA area population
123,895
Data geography
County equivalent
FEMA relative score
97.8/100
FEMA source
v1.19.0

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FEMA NRI profile

Cold Wave

Very High

FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.

Relative FEMA score

97.8/100

FEMA annualized frequency
1.016 per year
FEMA area loss estimate
$2M
Recorded events
16.40463643948141

How to read this

Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.

The area loss estimate combines FEMA's modeled losses to buildings, population, and agriculture across Bonneville County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.

City risk summary

Cold wave risk in Idaho Falls

For Idaho Falls, FEMA rates cold wave risk for Bonneville County as very high, with a relative score of 97.8/100. The next highest relative scores are earthquake at 93.5/100 and wildfire at 89.9/100.

Using FEMA data for Bonneville County, Idaho Falls is #2 among 5 covered Idaho entries for cold wave risk.

What to check for cold wave

  • βœ“Check the heating system, insulation, and pipe protection at the property.
  • βœ“Choose a safe backup heat source and install the required alarms.
  • βœ“Plan where the household can stay during a prolonged heat or power outage.

Household preparation

Official guidance β†—

For homeowners and movers

  • βœ“Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions.
  • βœ“Review policy exclusions, deductibles, and temporary-living coverage with a licensed professional.
  • βœ“Keep inspections, inventories, and critical documents in a secure location you can access after an emergency.

Preparedness actions

  • βœ“Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions.
  • βœ“Maintain water, food, lighting, medications, and communications for several days.
  • βœ“Create a household communication plan and practice it before an emergency.
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Where this profile applies

The map shows Idaho Falls. All FEMA figures on this page cover Bonneville County.

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City
Idaho Falls, ID
FEMA data area
Bonneville County
County FIPS
16019

Questions about disaster risk in Idaho Falls

The FEMA figures cover Bonneville County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.

How much cold wave risk does Idaho Falls, ID have?

FEMA rates relative cold wave risk for Bonneville County as very high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 1.016 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.

Where does Idaho Falls rank for cold wave risk in Idaho?

Among 5 Idaho cities covered by this directory, Idaho Falls is #2 for relative cold wave risk based on FEMA's score for Bonneville County. Homes within Idaho Falls can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.

Which natural hazards rank highest around Idaho Falls?

In FEMA's data for Bonneville County, the highest relative ratings are Cold Wave (Very High), Earthquake (Relatively Moderate), and Wildfire (Relatively Moderate). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.

Are the disaster-risk numbers for Idaho Falls or Bonneville County?

The hazard numbers cover Bonneville County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.

Is Idaho Falls safe from natural disasters?

FEMA gives Bonneville County an overall relative risk rating of relatively low. Conditions at a specific home depend on its hazard zones, building type, maintenance, insurance, and access to evacuation routes and emergency services.

What should a household in Idaho Falls do first for cold wave preparedness?

Start with this step: Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions. Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions. Use Ready.gov Be Informed and local emergency guidance for a complete plan.

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Data sources

Hazard metrics come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 (March 2023). City population and coordinates come from SimpleMaps US Cities Database. For current conditions, use official local maps, warnings, inspections, and professional advice.