Low Risk Idaho  ·  Earthquake / Wildfire

Bannock County ID

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
85
Area
1,113
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Wildfire
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Bannock County ID in Idaho faces earthquake / wildfire risk across its 1,113 square mile area. Pocatello home to Idaho State serves this southeast Idaho county on the Portneuf River. Bannock serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 5 / 10    Low Risk
Primary Hazard Earthquake / Wildfire
Secondary Hazard Winter Storm
FEMA Flood Zone Low
Federally Declared Disasters 6
Last Major Event 2019 Flooding
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (208) 236-7340
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Bannock County ID
State Idaho (ID)
Population 85
Area 1,113 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

// Major Cities

Pocatello ID

// Cities in This County

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