Low Risk Idaho  ·  Earthquake / Wildfire

Caribou County ID

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

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
7
Area
1,765
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Wildfire
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Caribou County ID in Idaho faces earthquake / wildfire risk across its 1,765 square mile area. Soda Springs serves this southeast Idaho county near the Bear River. Caribou 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) 547-4324
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Caribou County ID
State Idaho (ID)
Population 7
Area 1,765 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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