ZIP code 86503 in Chinle, AZ has a relatively limited disaster record, with 3 events documented. These include 2 hailstorms and 1 wildfire.
With 2 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2003.
Chinle has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 26, 2023.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 86503 has experienced 3 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (2 events) and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chinle, AZ, with 2 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 86503 was Wildfire: Route 25 (108 acres), which occurred on Sep 26, 2023. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →