Central, AZ (ZIP 85531) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 7 recorded incidents (44% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $517K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Central has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 5, 2021.
Central has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 19, 2024.
Central has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Central was 2.5" Hail on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 1996), causing $330K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85531 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (5 events), wildfires (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Central, AZ, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $517K in property damage.
Yes, Central (ZIP 85531) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $517K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85531 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Oct 8, 2016. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Central, AZ area (ZIP 85531). 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 →