Bullhead City, AZ (ZIP 86442) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (45 total). Of these, 6 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 15, 2025.
Bullhead City has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
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.
Bullhead City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 4, 2009.
Bullhead City has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 17, 1983.
Bullhead City has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 24, 2019.
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 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 4, 2009), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 86442 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (45 events), hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bullhead City, AZ, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Bullhead City (ZIP 86442) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 15, 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 86442 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 $1.9M in property damage in the Bullhead City, AZ area (ZIP 86442). 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 →