Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 85606 in Cochise, AZ. These include 11 wildfires, 7 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $162K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (11 total). Of these, 2 (18%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Cochise has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2022.
Cochise has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Cochise has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cochise was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 9, 2013, which caused $150K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 14, 2018), causing $10K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85606 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (11 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cochise, AZ, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Cochise (ZIP 85606) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85606 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 9, 2013. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $162K in property damage in the Cochise, AZ area (ZIP 85606). 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 →