Shoshone County, ID
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Shoshone County has experienced 16 federally declared disasters since 1965, most recently Straight-Line Winds in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Shoshone County's highest-rated hazards are landslide, avalanche, and inland flooding, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Community vulnerability is elevated (75th percentile nationally), suggesting residents may face greater difficulty recovering from major disasters.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Shoshone County has been designated in 16 declarations since 1965, covering 7 disaster types including flood (6), severe storm (4), biological (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Straight-Line Winds | Straight-Line Winds |
| 2024 | Flood | Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2021 | Severe Storm | Straight-Line Winds |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2017 | Flood | Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2011 | Flood | Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2008 | Flood | Flooding |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina |
| 1997 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Snowmelt, Land/Mud Slides, Flooding |
Showing the 10 most recent of 16 total declarations since 1965.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Relatively Low | 69.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Moderate | 76 | 10 | 0 | $761K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 38.4 | 14 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 30.6 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.9 | 3 | 0 | $1K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 61.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | 55.2 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 35.7 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 5.9 | 1 | 0 | $1K |
| Drought | Very Low | 12.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively High | 98.2 | 1 | 0 | $3K |
| Avalanche | Very High | 96.1 | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Shoshone County ranks in the 75th percentile (High) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75th | High |
| Socioeconomic status | 84th | High |
| Household characteristics | 74th | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 32nd | Low |
| Housing type & transportation | 59th | Moderate |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 72nd | Relatively High |
| Risk to homes | 81st | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 46.0% | — |
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Shoshone County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Shoshone County, Idaho are landslide, avalanche, and inland flooding. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Shoshone County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Shoshone County has received 16 federal disaster declarations since 1965, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is flood (6 declarations).
Has Shoshone County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Shoshone County include Straight-Line Winds (2026), Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1965.
How does Shoshone County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Kootenai County, ID has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Mineral County, MT has the lowest (Very Low). Shoshone County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Shoshone County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Shoshone County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Shoshone County's composite score of 63 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 63% of US counties.