Natural Hazard Risks in Phoenix, AZ
Population: 1.7M · Arizona
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Phoenix faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from floods (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Phoenix, AZ.
Hazard Risk Overview
Flood Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Phoenix's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $1,120M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Extreme Heat Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Phoenix's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $958M from this hazard type
- •29 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
High Wind Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Phoenix's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $9M from this hazard type
- •48 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Wildfire Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Phoenix's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $42M from this hazard type
- •24 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Drought Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Phoenix's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $5M from this hazard type
- •4 events on record in proximity
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How this data is built
Phoenix risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Phoenix, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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