Gooding County
Idaho — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 25th
Gooding County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 25.4, 25th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and winter weather exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $8M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $4M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 9.80 / yr | $136K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $412K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 3.63 / yr | $487K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $4 |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.22 / yr | $97K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $210 |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.18 / yr | $3M |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $23K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.22 / yr | $262K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 20.05 / yr | $73K |
| Drought | Very Low | 61.13 / yr | $5K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.38 / yr | $110K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $12 |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.06 / yr | $57K |
| 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 Gooding County?
Gooding County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 25.4 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 25th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Gooding County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Medium, $4M EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $136K EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $412K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Gooding County compare to other Idaho counties?
Gooding County ranks #30 of 44 Idaho counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very 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. Gooding County's $8M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.