Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 85552 in Thatcher, AZ. These include 10 wildfires, 8 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 10 recorded incidents (40% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (20%) 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.
Thatcher has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $539K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2021.
Thatcher has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. 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 5, 2021.
Thatcher 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 Thatcher 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 85552 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (10 events), floods (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thatcher, AZ, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Thatcher (ZIP 85552) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $539K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85552 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 Thatcher, AZ area (ZIP 85552). 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 →