Federal records document 146 natural disaster events in the Mohave Valley, AZ area (ZIP 86440). These include 112 floods, 12 wildfires, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 112 recorded incidents (77% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 15 (13%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 19, 2024.
Mohave Valley has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2016.
Mohave Valley has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
Mohave Valley 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.
Mohave Valley has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 17, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mohave Valley was Flash Flood on Jan 21, 2010, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 25, 2008), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 25, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 86440 has experienced 146 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (112 events), wildfires (12 events), severe wind events (10 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mohave Valley, AZ, with 112 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.4M in property damage.
Yes, Mohave Valley (ZIP 86440) has 112 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
Mohave Valley 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 86440 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 21, 2010. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.7M in property damage in the Mohave Valley, AZ area (ZIP 86440). 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 →