Yuma, AZ (ZIP 85364) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 6 wildfires, 5 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M.
With 6 recorded incidents (29% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 14, 2022.
Yuma has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $44K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2025.
Yuma has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 2, 2007.
Yuma has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2010.
Yuma has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 22, 1987.
Yuma has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 7, 1950.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yuma was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 26, 2010, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 26, 2010), causing $3M in damages. 84 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 2, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85364 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (6 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yuma, AZ, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Yuma (ZIP 85364) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2025.
Yuma has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 22, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85364 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 26, 2010. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the Yuma, AZ area (ZIP 85364). 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 →