Bisbee, AZ (ZIP 85603) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 21 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $186.5K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 21 recorded incidents (55% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $161.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2021.
Bisbee has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Bisbee has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 1966.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bisbee was Flash Flood on Sep 8, 2009, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85603 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (11 events), wildfires (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bisbee, AZ, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $161.5K in property damage.
Yes, Bisbee (ZIP 85603) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $161.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
Bisbee has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85603 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 8, 2009. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $186.5K in property damage in the Bisbee, AZ area (ZIP 85603). 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 →