Low Risk Idaho  ·  Earthquake / Wildfire

Madison County ID

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

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
38
Area
472
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Wildfire
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Madison County ID in Idaho faces earthquake / wildfire risk across its 472 square mile area. Rexburg home to BYU-Idaho serves this east Idaho county near Yellowstone. Madison 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 2022 Earthquake
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (208) 356-5906
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Madison County ID
State Idaho (ID)
Population 38
Area 472 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

// Major Cities

Rexburg ID Rexburg ID

// Cities in This County

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