ZIP code 86432, covering Littlefield, AZ, has 136 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 95 wildfires, 26 earthquakes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (95 total). Of these, 9 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 28, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 27, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Littlefield was Flood on Dec 21, 2010, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 21, 2010), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 86432 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (95 events), earthquakes (26 events), and floods (15 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Littlefield, AZ, with 95 events documented.
Yes, Littlefield (ZIP 86432) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 86432 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 21, 2010. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Littlefield, AZ area (ZIP 86432). 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 →