Low Risk Idaho  ·  Wildfire / Flash Flooding

Latah County ID

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

4/ 10
Threat Score
Population
40
Area
1,078
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Wildfire / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
5
federally declared

Latah County ID in Idaho faces wildfire / flash flooding risk across its 1,078 square mile area. Moscow home to University of Idaho serves this north Idaho Palouse wheat county. Latah serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
  • Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
  • Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
  • Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

// Recommended Supplies

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

// Risk Intelligence

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

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (208) 882-8580
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Latah County ID
State Idaho (ID)
Population 40
Area 1,078 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

// Major Cities

Moscow ID

// Cities in This County

// Other Idaho Counties