ZIP code 86429, covering Bullhead City, AZ, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 floods, 7 wildfires, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bullhead City is floods, with 51 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (12%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
Bullhead City 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 Aug 24, 2019.
Bullhead City has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 23, 2019.
Bullhead City has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2015.
Bullhead City has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 17, 1983.
Bullhead City has experienced 2 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.
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 EF1 Tornado (Sep 18, 1972), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 86429 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (51 events), wildfires (7 events), hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bullhead City, AZ, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Bullhead City (ZIP 86429) has 51 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
Bullhead City has 2 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 86429 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 $1.4M in property damage in the Bullhead City, AZ area (ZIP 86429). 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 →