Supai, AZ (ZIP 86435) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 17 earthquakes, 13 wildfires, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Supai is earthquakes, with 17 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 9, 2016.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 4, 2024.
Supai has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $12.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Supai was Flash Flood on Aug 16, 2008, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 3, 2010), causing $1.6M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 22, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 86435 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (17 events), wildfires (13 events), and floods (7 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Supai, AZ, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Supai (ZIP 86435) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 86435 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 16, 2008. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.9M in property damage in the Supai, AZ area (ZIP 86435). 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 →