Federal records document 100 natural disaster events in the Rock Springs, AZ area (ZIP 85324). These include 82 wildfires, 6 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (82 total). Of these, 7 (9%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 15, 2025.
Rock Springs has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
Rock Springs has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2018.
Rock Springs has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 2, 2015.
Rock Springs has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 23, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rock Springs was Flash Flood on Aug 19, 2014, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 21, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85324 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (82 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (6 events), earthquakes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rock Springs, AZ, with 82 events documented.
Yes, Rock Springs (ZIP 85324) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85324 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 19, 2014. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Rock Springs, AZ area (ZIP 85324). 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 →