Flagstaff, AZ (ZIP 86001) has experienced 182 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 99 wildfires, 43 hailstorms, and 35 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 99 recorded incidents (54% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 19, 2024.
There have been 43 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 25, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (71%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2023.
Flagstaff has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 7, 2021.
Flagstaff has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 14, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Flagstaff was Flash Flood on Jul 20, 2010, which caused $2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 22, 2010), causing $1.2M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 7, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 86001 has experienced 182 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (99 events), hailstorms (43 events), floods (35 events), earthquakes (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Flagstaff, AZ, with 99 events documented.
Yes, Flagstaff (ZIP 86001) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2023.
Flagstaff has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 14, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 86001 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 20, 2010. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.4M in property damage in the Flagstaff, AZ area (ZIP 86001). 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 →