Bingham County
Idaho — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 60th
Bingham County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 60.1, 60th national percentile), driven primarily by winter weather and earthquake exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $23M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Winter Weather | High | 16.48 / yr | $604K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.02 / yr | $4M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 1.74 / yr | $2M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.01 / yr | $653K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.47 / yr | $4M |
| Lightning | Medium | 28.27 / yr | $633K |
| Landslide | Low | 0.68 / yr | $6K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $78 |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.50 / yr | $9M |
| Hail | Low | 0.43 / yr | $227K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.93 / yr | $322K |
| Drought | Very Low | 55.37 / yr | $18K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.17 / yr | $41 |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $13K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.27 / yr | $50K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Bingham County?
Bingham County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 60.1 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 60th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Bingham County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Winter Weather (High, $604K EAL), Earthquake (Low, $4M EAL), Heat Wave (Medium, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Bingham County compare to other Idaho counties?
Bingham County ranks #10 of 44 Idaho counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Bingham County's $23M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.