Prescott, AZ (ZIP 86301) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 3 earthquakes, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.9M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Prescott is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $19.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2024.
Prescott has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 13, 1991.
Prescott has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 8, 2019.
Prescott has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 13, 1996.
Prescott has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Prescott was 2.8" Hail on Sep 15, 1999, which caused $18M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jul 18, 2018), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 86301 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), earthquakes (3 events), wildfires (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prescott, AZ, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.5M in property damage.
Prescott has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $305K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 13, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 86301 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Sep 15, 1999. This event caused $18M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.9M in property damage in the Prescott, AZ area (ZIP 86301). 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 →