Heber, AZ (ZIP 85928) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 30 wildfires, 11 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 30 recorded incidents (70% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 13, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2021.
Heber has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 18, 2025.
Heber has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 22, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Heber was Flood on Mar 22, 2023 and resulted in 1 death.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85928 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (30 events), hailstorms (11 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Heber, AZ, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Heber (ZIP 85928) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85928 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 22, 2023. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →