Low Risk Idaho  ·  Earthquake / Wildfire

Bear Lake County ID

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

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
6
Area
971
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Wildfire
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Bear Lake County ID in Idaho faces earthquake / wildfire risk across its 971 square mile area. Paris on Bear Lake serves this southeast Idaho corner county near Utah. Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake Flooding
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (208) 945-2212
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Bear Lake County ID
State Idaho (ID)
Population 6
Area 971 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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