Morenci, AZ (ZIP 85540) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 8 wildfires, 5 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $151K.
The dominant hazard type for Morenci is wildfires, with 8 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 19, 2024.
Morenci has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $151K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2022.
Morenci has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morenci 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 85540 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (8 events), floods (5 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morenci, AZ, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Morenci (ZIP 85540) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $151K 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 85540 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 $151K in property damage in the Morenci, AZ area (ZIP 85540). 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 →