ZIP code 85550, covering San Carlos, AZ, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 wildfires, 18 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (24 total). Of these, 3 (13%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (50%) 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 $26.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
San Carlos has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2020.
San Carlos has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 25, 1969.
San Carlos has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Carlos was Flash Flood on Sep 26, 2025, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 4, 2021), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85550 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (24 events), floods (18 events), hailstorms (8 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Carlos, AZ, with 24 events documented.
Yes, San Carlos (ZIP 85550) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
San Carlos has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85550 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 26, 2025. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.4M in property damage in the San Carlos, AZ area (ZIP 85550). 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 →