ZIP code 85637, covering Sonoita, AZ, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 wildfires, 6 hailstorms, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $140K.
The dominant hazard type for Sonoita is wildfires, with 48 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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.
Sonoita has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2020.
Sonoita has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
Sonoita has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sonoita 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 85637 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (48 events), hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sonoita, AZ, with 48 events documented.
Yes, Sonoita (ZIP 85637) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85637 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 $140K in property damage in the Sonoita, AZ area (ZIP 85637). 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 →