Elgin, AZ (ZIP 85611) has experienced 111 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 84 wildfires, 13 hailstorms, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $196K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 84 recorded incidents (76% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (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 Aug 11, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2021.
Elgin has experienced 10 floods on record. 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 $101K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Elgin has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elgin was 1.8" Hail on Aug 15, 2010, which caused $85K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85611 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (84 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (10 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elgin, AZ, with 84 events documented.
Yes, Elgin (ZIP 85611) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $101K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85611 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 15, 2010. This event caused $85K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $196K in property damage in the Elgin, AZ area (ZIP 85611). 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 →