Blackfoot, ID
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Blackfoot is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Bingham County, ID. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, earthquake, and heat wave.
Storm events near Blackfoot
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Blackfoot's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Blackfoot itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Bingham County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Blackfoot along with the rest of the county, not a Blackfoot-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 83.6 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 58.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 88.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 86 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 8.2 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 20.5 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 81.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 26.8 | Very Low |
| Hail | 44.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 16.9 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 68.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 74.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 30.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 67.1 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 93.4 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Bingham County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Blackfoot, ID at risk of?
Blackfoot is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Bingham County, where Blackfoot is located, are winter weather, earthquake, and heat wave.
What is Blackfoot's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Bingham County, where Blackfoot is located, scoring 93.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Blackfoot a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Blackfoot carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Bingham County.
Has Blackfoot had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 23 hail, 13 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Blackfoot since 2016.