ZIP code 85331, covering Cave Creek, AZ, has 87 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 floods, 31 wildfires, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (39 total). Of these, 19 (49%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 Oct 3, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Cave Creek has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cave Creek was Flash Flood on Aug 19, 2014, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 31, 2007), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85331 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (39 events), wildfires (31 events), hailstorms (12 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cave Creek, AZ, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.2M in property damage.
Yes, Cave Creek (ZIP 85331) has 39 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85331 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 19, 2014. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Cave Creek, AZ area (ZIP 85331). 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 →