Rexburg, Idaho: natural disaster risk
How exposed Rexburg is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Madison County.
Rexburg is a city of 40,543 people in Madison County, Idaho. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Madison County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, cold wave and earthquake, with about $22.5 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 110 storm reports in the county since 1955, including 6 tornadoes and 19 floods. About 0.2% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Madison County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Rexburg
Full Madison County report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Insulate pipes in outside walls, crawl spaces and garages.
- Know how to shut off the main water valve.
- Ask whether an older house is bolted to its foundation.
- Consider separate earthquake insurance where risk is high.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $9M | |
| Cold wave | $6M | |
| Earthquake | $4M | |
| Heat wave | $1M | |
| Lightning | $1M | |
| Hail | $210K | |
| Wildfire | $194K | |
| Strong wind | $187K | |
| Winter weather | $134K | |
| Tornado | $70K | |
| Ice storm | $13K | |
| Avalanche | $11K |
Homes in Rexburg
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
Strongest tornadoes in Madison County
Common questions about Rexburg
Is Rexburg safe from natural disasters?
Rexburg is in Madison County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, cold wave, earthquake. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Rexburg?
By expected yearly losses in Madison County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Low), cold wave (Moderate), earthquake (Low). Madison County has been part of 3 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Rexburg get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 6 tornadoes in Madison County since 1950; the strongest was an F2 tornado on September 26, 1959. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county very low.
Do I need flood insurance in Rexburg?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Madison County, about 0.2% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk low. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.