Chubbuck, ID
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Chubbuck is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Bannock County, ID. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, winter weather, and cold wave.
Storm events near Chubbuck
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Chubbuck's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Chubbuck 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 Bannock County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Chubbuck along with the rest of the county, not a Chubbuck-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 96.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 51.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 82.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 79 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 15.1 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 23 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 88.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 16.2 | Very Low |
| Hail | 40.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 20.3 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 58.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 80 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 12.9 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 68.1 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 96.1 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Bannock County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Chubbuck, ID at risk of?
Chubbuck 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 Bannock County, where Chubbuck is located, are wildfire, winter weather, and cold wave.
What is Chubbuck's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Bannock County, where Chubbuck is located, scoring 96.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Chubbuck a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Chubbuck carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Bannock County.
Has Chubbuck had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 27 hail, 21 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Chubbuck since 2016.