Low Risk Idaho  ·  Earthquake / Wildfire

Franklin County ID

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

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
13
Area
665
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Wildfire
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Franklin County ID in Idaho faces earthquake / wildfire risk across its 665 square mile area. Preston serves this extreme southeast Idaho corner county near Utah. Franklin 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) 852-1090
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Franklin County ID
State Idaho (ID)
Population 13
Area 665 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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