Paulden, AZ (ZIP 86334) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 3 earthquakes, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $30. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Paulden is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2021.
Paulden has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 23, 2023.
Paulden has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Paulden has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2013.
Paulden has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paulden was EF3 Tornado on Aug 10, 1972, which caused $30 in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 26, 2013).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 86334 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), earthquakes (3 events), wildfires (3 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paulden, AZ, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Paulden (ZIP 86334) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2013.
Paulden has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 86334 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 10, 1972. This event caused $30 in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30 in property damage in the Paulden, AZ area (ZIP 86334). 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 →