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Idaho emergency preparedness

FEMA's National Risk Index puts Idaho's expected annual loss from natural hazards at about $736 million, rated Relatively Low. The hazards with the largest expected losses are inland flooding, wildfires and cold waves.

Weather alerts in Idaho right now

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0 warnings and 3 watches in force.

Flash Flood Watch until Oct 23, 2026, 2:00 PM ETSawtooth/Stanley Basin
Flash Flood Watch until Oct 23, 2026, 8:00 PM ETUpper Snake River Plain; Wood River Foothills
Flash Flood Watch until Oct 23, 2026, 2:00 PM ETBoise Mountains

National Weather Service data, updated Oct 22, 2026, 7:45 AM ET. Not an official warning: follow your local NWS office. All US alerts →

Idaho's biggest natural hazards

FEMA's expected annual loss for each hazard, in dollars a year, and FEMA's rating, from the National Risk Index (December 2025).

Inland floodingRelatively Low$383 million a yearHow to prepare →

WildfireRelatively High$143 million a yearHow to prepare →

Cold waveRelatively Moderate$63 million a yearHow to prepare →

EarthquakeRelatively Low$59 million a yearHow to prepare →

Heat waveRelatively Low$33 million a yearHow to prepare →

LightningRelatively Low$13 million a yearHow to prepare →

Winter weatherRelatively High$12 million a yearHow to prepare →

Strong windRelatively Low$11 million a yearHow to prepare →

Get ready for inland flooding, wildfires, cold waves and earthquakes

Inland floodingFlood preparedness: flood watch vs warning, what to do and how flood insurance worksGear: Sump pump battery backups · Fireproof document safes

WildfireHow to protect yourself from wildfire smoke: AQI, clean room, filters and N95sGear: Air purifiers for wildfire smoke · N95 masks for smoke

Cold waveHow to stay warm without power in winter, safelyGear: Emergency blankets and sleeping bags · Hand warmers

EarthquakeEarthquake preparedness: Drop, Cover and Hold On, and what to do afterGear: First aid kits · Fire extinguishers

Official help in Idaho

State emergency management: Office of Emergency Management
Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and sign up for your county's local alerts. Make a family plan.
More Idaho government services: USA.gov

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Seasonal checklists for Idaho

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