Low Risk Idaho  ·  Wildfire / Winter Storm

Boundary County ID

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

4/ 10
Threat Score
Population
11
Area
1,278
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Wildfire / Winter Storm
FEMA Disasters
5
federally declared

Boundary County ID in Idaho faces wildfire / winter storm risk across its 1,278 square mile area. Bonners Ferry on the Kootenai River serves this extreme north Idaho corner county. Boundary serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Recommended Supplies

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// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 4 / 10    Low Risk
Primary Hazard Wildfire / Winter Storm
Secondary Hazard Flash Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Low
Federally Declared Disasters 5
Last Major Event 2021 Wildfire
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (208) 267-5504
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Boundary County ID
State Idaho (ID)
Population 11
Area 1,278 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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