Arizona has experienced 15,432 documented natural disaster events across its 334 ZIP codes. The cumulative documented property damage stands at $24.7B. A total of 469 fatalities have been attributed to natural disasters in the state.
⚠️ Hazard Distribution
Floods lead Arizona's disaster profile with 5,343 events (35%), causing $833.5M in property damage. Other significant hazards include wildfires (4,246 events), hailstorms (3,281 events, $20.3B in damages), and severe wind events (1,654 events, $2.9B in damages). Arizona has no recorded hurricanes in the dataset.
📍 Geographic Impact
The most disaster-affected areas in Arizona include ZIP 86401 (237 events, $3.7M in damages), ZIP 86001 (182 events, $9.4M in damages), and ZIP 86004 (156 events, $9.4M in damages).
📈 Trends Over Time
Disaster frequency in Arizona has increased markedly over time. The average annual event count in recent decades is roughly 1214% higher than in earlier periods of the record. The year 2025 stands out as particularly active, with 1,041 events recorded — likely driven by a major weather system or disaster season.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Arizona
What natural disasters occur in Arizona?
Arizona has experienced 15,432 documented natural disaster events. The hazard types recorded include floods (5,343), wildfires (4,246), hailstorms (3,281), severe wind events (1,654), tornadoes (488), earthquakes (375), and extreme heat events (45). The most common hazard is floods, accounting for 35% of all events.
What are the most disaster-prone areas in Arizona?
Based on historical records, the most disaster-affected ZIP codes in Arizona are ZIP 86401 (237 events), ZIP 86001 (182 events), ZIP 86004 (156 events), ZIP 86413 (153 events), and ZIP 86440 (146 events). These areas have the highest concentration of recorded natural disaster events in the state.
How much damage have natural disasters caused in Arizona?
Natural disasters have caused a documented $24.7B in property damage across Arizona. This total is based on records from FEMA, NOAA, and USGS, covering events from the 1950s onward. The actual figure is likely higher, as not all events have complete damage records.
About This Data
State-level data aggregated from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims),
NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records.
Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s.
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