Gooding County, ID Environment & Hazard Risk

• WildfireRelatively Moderate$3.77M/yr expected annual loss, about once every 85 years
• Winter weatherRelatively Moderate$136K/yr expected annual loss, about 9.8 events a year
• EarthquakeVery Low$412K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 337 years
• Heat waveRelatively Low$487K/yr expected annual loss, about 3.6 events a year
• Volcanic activityVery Low$4/yr expected annual loss, about once every 2,500 years
• HailVery Low$97.13K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 5 years
• LandslideVery Low$210/yr expected annual loss, about once every 10 years
• Ice stormVery Low$23.3K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 10 years
• Cold waveVery Low$262K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 5 years
• LightningVery Low$72.5K/yr expected annual loss, about 20 events a year
• DroughtVery Low$4,847/yr expected annual loss, about 61 events a year
• Strong windVery Low$110K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 3 years
• AvalancheVery Low$12/yr expected annual loss, about once every 100 years
• TornadoVery Low$56.87K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 17 years

Bars show the national percentile score (0 to 100) for each hazard. Dollar figures are expected annual losses to buildings, people and crops. Not rated here: coastal flooding, hurricane, riverine flooding, tsunami.

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Homes with flood insurance

30 of 5,391 (0.6%)

Homes in high-risk flood zones

0

Flood claims since 1978

6

Claims paid since 1978

$33.88K

• High Wind38
• Heavy Snow33
• Hail12
• Thunderstorm Wind11
• Flood5
• Winter Storm3
• Blizzard2
• Dense Fog2
• Heavy Rain2
• Wildfire2

• Flood06/01/1997

  Western Magic Valley

  $50M damage

  What happened

  During the month of June the spring melt of near record snowpack in Idaho's mountains caused extensive flooding along the Snake River and many of it's tributaries. The highest river flows in nearly 70 years were noted along the Middle Snake River, with numerous gages setting new record stages. The flood inundated lowlands along a 225 mile stretch of the river. Damage was extensive to irrigation canals, roads including interstate 15, levees, farmland and homes.Ten counties were declared local disaster areas. Estimates indicate that over 1,000 people were evacuated, and 250 to 300 homes were flooded. Over 50,000 acres were inundated and 26 irrigation canals were severely damaged. A major water supply pipeline to the city of Twin Falls was threatened during the high water as debris flowed into it. The Idaho Governor's office estimated 50 million dollars in damage was inflicted by the flood.Various stretches of the Snake River and Henrys Fork of the Snake remained at or above flood stage throughout the month. The Teton River fell below flood stage on the 14th of June. Smaller feeder streams such as the Big Lost River and Bigwood River also experienced minor flooding during this period.

• Winter Weather12/01/2014

  Western Magic Valley

  2 deaths

  What happened

  Two fatalities occurred in Jerome County in two separate incidents in the early morning due to snow covered roads. The first accident occurred at 5:37 AM on Interstate 84 near mile marker 179 when the vehicle slid into the median and rolled over. The second occurred at 6:06 AM on Interstate 84 near mile marker 170. The vehicle overturned after hitting an icy patch on an overpass.

• Dust Storm06/07/2016

  Western Magic Valley

  1 death

  What happened

  Idaho State Police reported a pile up of four semi trucks, two SUVs and two passenger cars on Interstate 84 near Hazelton due to a dust storm caused by strong thunderstorm winds. One fatality was reported and several people were taken to the hospital.

• Heavy Snow11/29/2001

  Western Magic Valley

  2 injured

  What happened

  A very moist Pacific storm brought the first major snowfall to the Treasure and Magic Valleys. Snow began falling around noon and continued until the next morning. Over one hundred slide-offs and motor vehicle collisions occurred along Interstate 84 from Oregon-Idaho state line east to Twin Falls. Traffic was brought to a standstill during the evening rush hour. Four accidents resulted in personal injuries(indirect) in the Boise area. Two more motor vehicle injuries(indirect) occurred in the Twin Falls area. Three to six inches fell in the Treasure Valley, 6 to 12 inches in the Magic Valley and 8 to 12 inches in the West Central and Boise Mountains and the Camas Prairie. A section of Idaho State Highway 21 was closed between Grandjean Junction and Banner Summit because of avalanche danger.Wind gusts up to 45 mph caused local blizzard conditions in the Mountain Home area with visibility reduced to 1/4 mile at times.

• Flood02/08/2017

  Hagerman, Gooding County

  $1.5M damage

  What happened

  Rain and snowmelt on top of saturated and frozen soil led to widespread flooding. A report from social media indicated much of the town of Hagerman including the city park was flooded. Widespread flooding of agricultural lands occurred and some roads were damaged and closed due to flooding.

• Flood04/01/2017

  Gooding, Gooding County

  $250K damage

  What happened

  The combination of rain and melting of near record snowpack in the Big Wood Basin led to significant flooding along the Big Wood River. Magic Reservoir filled to capacity sending large flows over the spillway and downriver through Gooding County. Extensive flooding of agricultural land occurred and several county roads were inundated with water. Just north of Gooding, portions of County Road 1700 South, 1800 East, and 1950 East were inundated with water and damaged. A few homes and businesses near the river were surrounded by water. Lowland flooding and damage to county roads occurred in the county well downstream from Gooding.

• High Wind54 kt wind05/14/2026

  Western Magic Valley

• High Wind56 kt wind05/13/2026

  Western Magic Valley

• High Wind56 kt wind05/13/2026

  Western Magic Valley

• High Wind51 kt wind05/13/2026

  Western Magic Valley

• High Wind56 kt wind05/13/2026

  Western Magic Valley

• High Wind55 kt wind05/13/2026

  Western Magic Valley

• High Wind56 kt wind05/13/2026

  Western Magic Valley

• High Wind35 kt wind03/14/2026

  Western Magic Valley

• Gooding City ofServes 3,706 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+2 monitoring or reporting
• Wendell City ofServes 3,000 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations
• Hagerman City ofServes 988 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+2 monitoring or reporting
• Bliss City ofServes 384 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+4 monitoring or reporting
• Mountain View Water CorpServes 60 · Groundwater · PrivateNo health violations
• Clear Lake Ranch P U DServes 54 · Groundwater · Private3 health violations+32 monitoring or reporting
• Northview SubdivisionServes 47 · Groundwater · PrivateNo health violations+2 monitoring or reporting
• Rest Ez Rv ParkServes 25 · Groundwater · Private1 health violation+2 monitoring or reporting