Benson, AZ (ZIP 85602) has experienced 145 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 85 wildfires, 40 floods, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 85 recorded incidents (59% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (8%) 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 Jun 23, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (35%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
Benson has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 14, 2023.
Benson has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 28, 2023.
Benson has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benson was Flash Flood on Aug 23, 2022, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 27, 2008), causing $777K in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 22, 2021 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85602 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (85 events), floods (40 events), hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benson, AZ, with 85 events documented.
Yes, Benson (ZIP 85602) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Benson has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85602 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 23, 2022. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Benson, AZ area (ZIP 85602). 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 →