Oatman, AZ (ZIP 86433) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 floods, 2 tornadoes, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 90% of all recorded events (53 total). Of these, 4 (8%) 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 $971K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
Oatman 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 Nov 22, 1996.
Oatman has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 19, 2024.
Oatman has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 17, 1983.
Oatman has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oatman 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 86433 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (53 events), tornadoes (2 events), wildfires (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oatman, AZ, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $971K in property damage.
Yes, Oatman (ZIP 86433) has 53 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $971K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
Oatman 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 Nov 22, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 86433 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 $1.2M in property damage in the Oatman, AZ area (ZIP 86433). 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 →