Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the Rio Rico, AZ area (ZIP 85648). These include 52 wildfires, 15 floods, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rio Rico is wildfires, with 52 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (8%) 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 Feb 13, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2022.
Rio Rico has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rio Rico was Flash Flood on Aug 24, 2007, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 12, 2008), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85648 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (52 events), floods (15 events), hailstorms (14 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rio Rico, AZ, with 52 events documented.
Yes, Rio Rico (ZIP 85648) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85648 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 24, 2007. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.9M in property damage in the Rio Rico, AZ area (ZIP 85648). 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 →