FEMA Records
6
Total declarations
Idaho · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
Nez Perce County, ID
6 FEMA disaster declarations (2020–2026), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Most common hazard: Fire.
- 6
- FEMA declarations
- 3
- Major disasters
- 33
- NRI risk · Very Low
- Fire
- Top hazard
The verdict
Nez Perce County ranks safer than 33% of U.S. counties for FEMA-modeled hazard risk, with more federally declared disasters than 80% of the 2,791 counties FEMA tracks. FEMA rates the county's overall risk as Very Low, based on 6 federal disaster declarations recorded since 2020, most often fire, 56% above the national county average of 4.
- Safer than 33%
- of U.S. counties for FEMA National Risk Index score
- Very Low
- FEMA National Risk Index rating
- 6
- FEMA declarations vs 4 national county avg
- 3
- fire declarations, the most common hazard here
FEMA's National Risk Index score reflects expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience; the declaration count above reflects only Presidentially declared disasters, not every hazard event.
How does Nez Perce County compare?
Nez Perce County vs. every U.S. county
FEMA disaster declarations, all-time
6 Top 20% higher than 80% of 2,791 counties
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Source FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 · 2026-07-25
Nez Perce County's FEMA Risk Index score
FEMA National Risk Index composite score vs. the Idaho county average
How disaster-prone is Nez Perce County?
Declaration frequency
Nez Perce County, Idaho has recorded 6 FEMA disaster declarations between 2020 and 2026, of which 3 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 1.0 declarations per year across a 6-year record, or roughly 193% above the Idaho county average of 2.0 and 56% above the national county average of 3.8. The dominant disaster type on record is Fire, with 3 of 6 declarations falling under this category.
FEMA National Risk Index
FEMA's data shows an elevated National Risk Index composite of 33.0/100 for this county (Very Low rating). Expected Annual Loss comes in at Relatively Low (roughly $15.1M in annualized losses). Social vulnerability (Very Low) and community resilience (Relatively Moderate) both factor into how that raw exposure plays out on the ground. Among the 18 modeled hazards, Wildfire carries the county's highest rating, a mid-range Relatively Moderate.
Flood exposure & the bottom line
Taken together, these indicators put Nez Perce County at a moderate relative risk level, not the calmest county on record, but not among the most disaster-prone either.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level
Moderate
vs. Idaho Avg
+193%
State avg: 2.0
vs. National Avg
+56%
National avg: 3.8
Avg Per Year
1.0
Over 6 years
FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - Nez Perce County
How to read this radar
The radar plots Nez Perce County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance. A rounder polygon means broad multi-hazard exposure; a spiky polygon means one or two dominant hazards drive most of the modeled risk.
NRI Source
FEMA 2023
Latest NRI release
County FIPS
16069
ID state code
Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release
Disaster Types
Fire 3
Severe Storm 1
Straight-Line Winds 1
Biological 1
Declaration Types
What DR / EM / FM mean
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Major Disaster - 3 50.0%
of all 6 declarations
Fire Management - 3 50.0%
of all 6 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
Disaster Declarations
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4917 | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES | DR | Severe Storm | 2026-06-30 |
| 4905 | STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS | DR | Straight-Line Winds | 2026-04-07 |
| 5520 | GWEN FIRE | FM | Fire | 2024-07-26 |
| 5510 | TEXAS FIRE | FM | Fire | 2024-07-16 |
| 5407 | BEDROCK FIRE | FM | Fire | 2021-08-13 |
| 4534 | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR | Biological | 2020-04-09 |
Storm Events in Idaho
| Storm Type | Events | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Snow | 1,667 | 1 | 13 | $100.9M |
| Thunderstorm Wind | 1,369 | 9 | 29 | $4.7M |
| Winter Storm | 561 | 4 | 15 | $1.4M |
| High Wind | 546 | 5 | 6 | $13.4M |
| Winter Weather | 388 | 11 | 19 | $2.0M |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall Risk
Very Low
Score: 33.0/100
Expected Annual Loss
Relatively Low
$15.1M/year
Social Vulnerability
Very Low
Community Resilience
Relatively Moderate
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Drought Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Tornado Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many natural disasters has Nez Perce County, Idaho had?
Nez Perce County, Idaho has received 6 FEMA disaster declarations from 2020 to 2026. Of these, 3 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Nez Perce County?
The most common disaster type in Nez Perce County is Fire, with 3 declarations. Other disaster types include Severe Storm (1), Straight-Line Winds (1), Biological (1).
How does Nez Perce County's disaster risk compare to the Idaho average?
Nez Perce County has 6 disaster declarations, which is 193% higher than the Idaho county average of 2.0 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.8, it is 56% higher.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Nez Perce County received?
Nez Perce County has received 3 major disaster declarations, representing 50% of all 6 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in Idaho?
The most common storm types in Idaho include Heavy Snow (1,667 events), Thunderstorm Wind (1,369 events), Winter Storm (561 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What was the worst year for disasters in Nez Perce County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in Nez Perce County was 2024, with 2 declarations. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2020 to 2026.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Nez Perce County?
With 6 FEMA disaster declarations on record, Nez Perce County lands in the moderate-risk band, not unusually disaster-prone, but not spared either.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Nez Perce County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Nez Perce County, Idaho has an overall risk score of 33.0 out of 100 (Very Low). The county's social vulnerability rating is Very Low and community resilience is Relatively Moderate. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Relatively Low, representing $15.1M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Nez Perce County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Nez Perce County is Wildfire (risk rating: Relatively Moderate). Other significant hazards include Avalanche (Very Low) and Heat Wave (Relatively Low). These scores are based on FEMA's analysis of historical event frequency, exposed assets, and community vulnerability.
Data Sources & Methodology
Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.
Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.
This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.
What this means for Nez Perce County
Nez Perce County, ID runs 193% above the Idaho county average for federal disaster declarations (6 vs 2), a moderate historical load overall.
- Its most common federal declaration type is major disaster (3 of 6) - know the hazards most likely here before they happen. Idaho overview
- See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
- Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide
Historical declaration counts describe past federal response, not a forecast. For current threats, follow the National Weather Service and local officials; in an emergency call 911.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, this profile draws on 2,791 tracked U.S. counties in FEMA's Disaster Declarations Summaries dataset, refreshed as of 2026-07-25. Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 - all federally-declared disasters for this county. fema.gov/openfema/disaster-declarations
- FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) - per-county per-hazard risk ratings and expected annual loss. hazards.fema.gov/nri
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database - state-level storm/severe-weather event records, 2015–2025. ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainHazard Editorial
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