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 is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to wildfires. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should treat… Very High Extreme Heat Arizona is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to extreme heat. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should… Very High Drought Arizona is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to drought. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should treat… Very High Flooding Arizona has a moderate risk of flooding. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure, review… Moderate Severe Storms Arizona has a moderate risk of severe storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Earthquakes earthquakes poses a low risk in Arizona. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Winter Storms winter storms poses a low risk in Arizona. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Landslides landslides poses a low risk in Arizona. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Hurricanes Arizona faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Tornadoes Arizona faces a very low risk from tornadoes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still know… Very Low