Federal records document 131 natural disaster events in the Nogales, AZ area (ZIP 85621). These include 91 wildfires, 25 floods, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (91 total). Of these, 5 (5%) 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 Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (52%) 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 $11.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2023.
Nogales has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nogales was Flash Flood on Aug 24, 2007, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 12, 2008), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85621 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (91 events), floods (25 events), hailstorms (14 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nogales, AZ, with 91 events documented.
Yes, Nogales (ZIP 85621) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85621 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 24, 2007. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.5M in property damage in the Nogales, AZ area (ZIP 85621). 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 →