ZIP code 85643, covering Willcox, AZ, has 134 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 91 wildfires, 19 floods, and 17 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (91 total). Of these, 10 (11%) 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 Nov 28, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (32%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
Willcox has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $875K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 14, 2023.
Willcox has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 23, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Willcox was Flash Flood on Jul 22, 2021, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was 99 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 25, 2003), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85643 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (91 events), floods (19 events), hailstorms (17 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Willcox, AZ, with 91 events documented.
Yes, Willcox (ZIP 85643) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Willcox has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85643 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 22, 2021. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Willcox, AZ area (ZIP 85643). 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 →