Sahuarita, AZ (ZIP 85629) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 wildfires, 21 floods, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (32 total). Of these, 2 (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 Oct 6, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Sahuarita has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2022.
Sahuarita 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 Sep 1, 1997.
Sahuarita has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sahuarita was Flash Flood on Sep 15, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 15, 2011), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85629 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (32 events), floods (21 events), hailstorms (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sahuarita, AZ, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Sahuarita (ZIP 85629) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Sahuarita has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85629 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 15, 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 $2.1M in property damage in the Sahuarita, AZ area (ZIP 85629). 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 →