Federal records document 80 natural disaster events in the Hereford, AZ area (ZIP 85615). These include 33 wildfires, 24 floods, and 21 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hereford is wildfires, with 33 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (12%) 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, 2023.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (25%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Hereford 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 16, 1971.
Hereford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hereford was Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 18, 2014), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85615 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (33 events), floods (24 events), hailstorms (21 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hereford, AZ, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Hereford (ZIP 85615) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
Hereford 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 16, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85615 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 10, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Hereford, AZ area (ZIP 85615). 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 →