Lake Havasu City, AZ (ZIP 86406) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 21 floods, 3 hailstorms, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Lake Havasu City is floods, with 21 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2022.
Lake Havasu City has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 1997.
Lake Havasu City has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Lake Havasu City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2014.
Lake Havasu City has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Havasu City was Flash Flood on Jul 13, 2012, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 3, 2014), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 86406 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (3 events), wildfires (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Havasu City, AZ, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.1M in property damage.
Yes, Lake Havasu City (ZIP 86406) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2022.
Lake Havasu City has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 86406 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 13, 2012. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Lake Havasu City, AZ area (ZIP 86406). 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 →