Clifton, AZ (ZIP 85533) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 88 wildfires, 6 floods, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $152K.
The dominant hazard type for Clifton is wildfires, with 88 recorded events making up 87% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (7%) 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 Nov 20, 2024.
Clifton has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $152K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2022.
Clifton has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Clifton has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clifton was Flash Flood on Jul 24, 2022, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85533 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (88 events), floods (6 events), earthquakes (4 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clifton, AZ, with 88 events documented.
Yes, Clifton (ZIP 85533) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $152K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85533 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 24, 2022. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $152K in property damage in the Clifton, AZ area (ZIP 85533). 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 →