Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the Grand Canyon, AZ area (ZIP 86023). These include 58 wildfires, 22 earthquakes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 58 recorded incidents (65% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Sep 23, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 7, 2013.
Grand Canyon has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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). Flood-related events have caused a combined $19.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2024.
Grand Canyon has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grand Canyon was Flash Flood on Aug 16, 2008, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 22, 2023), causing $7M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 3, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 86023 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (58 events), earthquakes (22 events), floods (6 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Canyon, AZ, with 58 events documented.
Yes, Grand Canyon (ZIP 86023) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 86023 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 16, 2008. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.9M in property damage in the Grand Canyon, AZ area (ZIP 86023). 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 →