Tombstone, AZ (ZIP 85638) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 14 floods, 8 wildfires, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $323.5K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (14 total). Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $171.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 25, 2025.
Tombstone has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 28, 2023.
Tombstone has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 22, 2015.
Tombstone has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tombstone was 91 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 10, 2021, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85638 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), wildfires (8 events), hailstorms (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tombstone, AZ, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $171.5K in property damage.
Yes, Tombstone (ZIP 85638) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $171.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85638 was 91 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 10, 2021. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $323.5K in property damage in the Tombstone, AZ area (ZIP 85638). 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 →