Burley, ID
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Burley is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Cassia County, ID. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, winter weather, and earthquake.
Storm events near Burley
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Burley's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Burley 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 Cassia County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Burley along with the rest of the county, not a Burley-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 94.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 52.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 74.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 56.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 9.8 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 56.9 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 42.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 25.2 | Very Low |
| Hail | 10.9 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 13.8 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 49.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 69.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 23.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 47.2 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 81.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cassia County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Burley, ID at risk of?
Burley 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 Cassia County, where Burley is located, are wildfire, winter weather, and earthquake.
What is Burley's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Cassia County, where Burley is located, scoring 94.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Burley a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Burley carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Cassia County.
Has Burley had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 15 hail, 6 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Burley since 2016.