Natural Hazard Risks in Tucson, AZ
Population: 543K · Arizona
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Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ.
Hazard Risk Overview
Flood Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Tucson's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $347M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Extreme Heat Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Tucson's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $133M from this hazard type
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
Wildfire Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Tucson's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $38M from this hazard type
- •18 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Earthquake Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $6M from this hazard type
- •16 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Winter Storm Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $200K from this hazard type
- •5 events on record in proximity
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How this data is built
Tucson risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Tucson, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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