Hayden, ID

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 16,924 · Part of Kootenai County

Hayden is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Kootenai County, ID. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, winter weather, and cold wave.

Storm events near Hayden

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hayden's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hayden itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 0 events
Hail 7 events
Inland Flooding 9 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Kootenai County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hayden along with the rest of the county, not a Hayden-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 79.5 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 86.3 Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 79.2 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 83.1 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 22 Very Low
Avalanche 53.5 Very Low
Cold Wave 88.6 Relatively Moderate
Drought 14 Very Low
Hail 17.3 Very Low
Hurricane Not Applicable
Ice Storm 84.1 Relatively High
Landslide 95.5 Relatively Moderate
Lightning 24.5 Relatively Low
Strong Wind 38.6 Relatively Low
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 92.7 Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kootenai County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Hayden, ID at risk of?

Hayden 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 Kootenai County, where Hayden is located, are landslide, winter weather, and cold wave.

What is Hayden's biggest natural hazard risk?

Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Kootenai County, where Hayden is located, scoring 95.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").

Is Hayden a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Hayden carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Kootenai County.

Has Hayden had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 7 hail, 9 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hayden since 2016.