Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 86326 in Cottonwood, AZ. These include 11 hailstorms, 7 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.5K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 11 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Cottonwood has experienced 7 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 4, 2023.
Cottonwood has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2021.
Cottonwood has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 30, 1985.
Cottonwood has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cottonwood was 2" Hail on Oct 6, 2010, which caused $20K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 86326 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), wildfires (7 events), floods (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cottonwood, AZ, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Cottonwood (ZIP 86326) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 86326 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Oct 6, 2010. This event caused $20K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.5K in property damage in the Cottonwood, AZ area (ZIP 86326). 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 →