Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Safford, AZ area (ZIP 85546). These include 23 wildfires, 18 floods, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 23 recorded incidents (42% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (17%) 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 Dec 19, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) 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 $826K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
Safford has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Safford 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 85546 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (23 events), floods (18 events), hailstorms (11 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Safford, AZ, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Safford (ZIP 85546) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $826K 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 85546 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 $7.2M in property damage in the Safford, AZ area (ZIP 85546). 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 →