Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 85350 in Somerton, AZ. These include 6 earthquakes, 3 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Somerton is earthquakes, with 6 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 6, 1989.
Somerton has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $112K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 4, 2025.
Somerton has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 2, 2007.
Somerton has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 16, 2017.
Somerton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 2, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Somerton was 84 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 2, 2007, which caused $1.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85350 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (6 events), floods (3 events), hailstorm (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Somerton, AZ, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Somerton (ZIP 85350) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $112K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85350 was 84 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 2, 2007. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Somerton, AZ area (ZIP 85350). 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 →