ZIP code 85931, covering Forest Lakes, AZ, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 75 wildfires, 4 hailstorms, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.8K. Across all recorded events, 12 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Forest Lakes is wildfires, with 75 recorded events making up 90% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 27, 2025.
Forest Lakes has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $46.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2021.
Forest Lakes has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Forest Lakes has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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). 12 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 21, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forest Lakes was 3" Hail on Jul 19, 1998, which caused $46.8K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 15, 2017).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85931 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (75 events), hailstorms (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forest Lakes, AZ, with 75 events documented.
Yes, Forest Lakes (ZIP 85931) has 2 recorded flood events. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 21, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85931 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Jul 19, 1998. This event caused $46.8K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.8K in property damage in the Forest Lakes, AZ area (ZIP 85931). 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 →