ZIP code 85553, covering Tonto Basin, AZ, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 wildfires, 14 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $491K. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 61 recorded incidents (74% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (10%) 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 Oct 28, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $491K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2023.
Tonto Basin has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 2, 2018.
Tonto Basin has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 20, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tonto Basin was Flash Flood on Jan 28, 2008, which caused $100K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 29, 2019), causing $50K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85553 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (61 events), floods (14 events), hailstorms (5 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tonto Basin, AZ, with 61 events documented.
Yes, Tonto Basin (ZIP 85553) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $491K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85553 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 28, 2008. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $491K in property damage in the Tonto Basin, AZ area (ZIP 85553). 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 →