Moderate Risk Idaho  ·  Earthquake / Winter Storm

Pocatello ID

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  IDAHO

5 / 10
Threat Score
Population
56,901
Elevation
4462
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Winter Storm
County FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Pocatello in southeast Idaho sits near active fault systems in the Basin and Range seismic province and faces serious winter storm vulnerability. Idaho State University creates institutional emergency planning requirements. The city is a major railroad hub in the Pacific Northwest creating transportation corridor emergency planning considerations. Pocatello experiences some of the most extreme winter weather in southern Idaho.

// Recommended Supplies

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

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score5 / 10   Moderate
Primary HazardEarthquake / Winter Storm
FEMA Flood ZoneLow
County FEMA Declarations6
Last Major Event2019 Flooding

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone (208) 234-6100
Evacuation RoutesState and US highways
Elevation4462 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Bannock County ID
Idaho · Earthquake / Wildfire
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5/10
Low Risk

// Nearby Infrastructure Risks

Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.

Idaho National Laboratory ID
Nuclear Power Plant  ·  Arco, ID  ·  Department of Energy / Battelle  ·  50-mi risk zone
7/10 High

Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.