Arizona Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (AZ) | HomeRiskMap

Arizona is located in the Southwest region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Arizona are wildfires, extreme heat, drought. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Arizona is coordinated by the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Arizona

Wildfires Arizona faces a very high wildfire risk, with the state rated level 5 out of 5 for this hazard. Wildfires occur most often in forested… Very High Extreme Heat Arizona is rated level 5 of 5 for extreme heat, meaning the state faces very high risk from prolonged periods of dangerously high… Very High Drought Arizona faces some of the highest drought risk in the United States, driven by its arid climate, limited rainfall, and growing water… Very High Flooding Arizona faces a moderate level of flood risk (3 out of 5), driven primarily by intense monsoon storms, winter rains, and flash flooding… Moderate Severe Storms Severe storms in Arizona are most common during the late summer monsoon, bringing lightning, strong winds, hail, and flash flooding. The… Moderate Earthquakes Arizona faces a relatively low to moderate earthquake hazard (level 2 of 5) compared with other western states. While large earthquakes are… Low Winter Storms Winter storms in Arizona primarily affect the state's higher elevations, bringing snow, ice, and freezing temperatures that can disrupt… Low Landslides Arizona has a moderate (Level 2) landslide risk, with the greatest hazards concentrated in steep mountain and canyon terrain, especially… Low Hurricanes Arizona is rated Level 1 of 5 for hurricane risk because the state rarely experiences direct hurricane landfalls. However, remnants of… Very Low Tornadoes Tornadoes are rare in Arizona, and the state is rated Level 1 of 5 for tornado hazard by FEMA. Most Arizona tornadoes are weak and… Very Low