Young, AZ (ZIP 85554) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 wildfires, 9 hailstorms, and 3 earthquakes. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 50 recorded incidents (78% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (6%) 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 Oct 16, 2024.
Young has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2021.
Young has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Young has experienced 2 floods on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 22, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Young was Flash Flood on Feb 22, 2020 and resulted in 1 death. Another major event was Flood (Dec 6, 2019).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85554 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (50 events), hailstorms (9 events), earthquakes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Young, AZ, with 50 events documented.
Yes, Young (ZIP 85554) has 2 recorded flood events. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 22, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85554 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 22, 2020. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →