Bagdad, AZ (ZIP 86321) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 9 earthquakes, 8 wildfires, and 2 hailstorms.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Bagdad has experienced 8 wildfires on record. 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 Dec 12, 2024.
Bagdad has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 23, 2022.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 86321 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (9 events), wildfires (8 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bagdad, AZ, with 9 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 86321 was Wildfire: Whitecap (118 acres), which occurred on Dec 12, 2024. 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 →