Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 85356 in Wellton, AZ. These include 5 floods, 3 wildfires, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $326.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wellton is floods, with 5 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $76.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 4, 2025.
Wellton has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 7, 2017.
Wellton has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2010.
Wellton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 1990.
Wellton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 1959.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wellton was EF2 Tornado on Aug 17, 1959, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85356 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (5 events), wildfires (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellton, AZ, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $76.5K in property damage.
Yes, Wellton (ZIP 85356) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $76.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 4, 2025.
Wellton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 1959.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85356 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 17, 1959. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $326.5K in property damage in the Wellton, AZ area (ZIP 85356). 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 →