Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 85321 in Why, AZ. These include 10 earthquakes, 9 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $260K.
With 10 recorded incidents (48% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 31, 1996.
Why has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2014.
Why has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2012.
Why has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 17, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Why was Flash Flood on Jul 9, 2014, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85321 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (10 events), floods (9 events), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Why, AZ, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Why (ZIP 85321) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $260K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85321 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 9, 2014. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $260K in property damage in the Why, AZ area (ZIP 85321). 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 →