Bullhead City, AZ (ZIP 86426) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 38 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Bullhead City is floods, with 38 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (11%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $853K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
Bullhead City has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
Bullhead City has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 21, 2001.
Bullhead City has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 17, 1983.
Bullhead City has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Bullhead City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 4, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bullhead City was Flash Flood on Sep 5, 2009, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 4, 2009), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 86426 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (38 events), hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquake (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bullhead City, AZ, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $853K in property damage.
Yes, Bullhead City (ZIP 86426) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $853K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
Bullhead City has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 21, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 86426 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 5, 2009. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Bullhead City, AZ area (ZIP 86426). 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 →