ZIP code 86024, covering Happy Jack, AZ, has 125 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 103 wildfires, 12 hailstorms, and 8 earthquakes.
With 103 recorded incidents (82% 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 Mar 6, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 20, 2016.
Happy Jack has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 8, 2012.
Happy Jack has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2021.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 86024 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (103 events), hailstorms (12 events), earthquakes (8 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Happy Jack, AZ, with 103 events documented.
Happy Jack has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 86024 was Wildfire: Hicks (150 acres), which occurred on Mar 6, 2025. 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 →