Vail, AZ (ZIP 85641) has experienced 141 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 82 wildfires, 36 floods, and 17 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Vail is wildfires, with 82 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 Jun 23, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (22%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 11, 2025.
Vail has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $790K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Vail has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 28, 2023.
Vail has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vail was 77 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 5, 2011, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 23, 2021), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85641 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (82 events), floods (36 events), hailstorms (17 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vail, AZ, with 82 events documented.
Yes, Vail (ZIP 85641) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Vail has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85641 was 77 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 5, 2011. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Vail, AZ area (ZIP 85641). 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 →