Rio Verde, AZ (ZIP 85263) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 wildfires, 7 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $92.5K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 59 recorded incidents (87% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 30, 2029.
Rio Verde has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $92.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
Rio Verde has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 10, 2016.
Rio Verde has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rio Verde was Flood on Mar 4, 2023, which caused $50K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2021), causing $20K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85263 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (59 events), floods (7 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rio Verde, AZ, with 59 events documented.
Yes, Rio Verde (ZIP 85263) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $92.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85263 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 4, 2023. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $92.5K in property damage in the Rio Verde, AZ area (ZIP 85263). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced 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. Full methodology →