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Coconino County, Arizona
Recorded hazard history: storm events since 1950, federal disaster declarations since 1953, flood insurance claims since 1978, and FEMA's risk index.
NCEI notes that Storm Data is compiled from a variety of sources including the National Weather Service, other federal, state and local agencies, the media and the public; that property and crop damage figures are estimates; and that some events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county. FEMA notes that NFIP claim records are redacted and aggregated to protect the privacy of policyholders. NCEI storm records through 30 Jun 2026; OpenFEMA declarations refreshed 1 Oct 2026; NFIP claims as of 8 Sep 2026.
Between 1950 and 2026, NCEI recorded 785 storm events in Coconino County, Arizona, led by floods and flash floods.
That is 4.2 events per 100 square miles, below the Arizona figure of 15.7, and 54.1 per 10,000 residents against 24.6 statewide.
23 events fall in the 12 months to 30 Jun 2026. NCEI attributes 31 deaths and 86 injuries to events in the county, with property damage estimated at $35M.
FEMA has designated the county in 24 federal disaster declarations since 1953; the most recent is Pipeline Fire (fire management assistance, 12 Jun 2022).
National Flood Insurance Program policyholders in the county filed 295 claims since 1978, of which 202 were paid, totalling $5.3M (about $26K per paid claim). FEMA counts 733 residential flood policies in force.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall risk as "Relatively Moderate" and its expected annual loss as "Relatively Moderate" ($131M a year across 18 hazards).
Compared with Arizona and the United States
| Measure | Coconino County | Arizona | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded events since 1950 | 785 | 17,892 | 1,977,440 |
| Events per 100 square miles | 4.2 | 15.7 | 56.0 |
| Events per 10,000 residents | 54.1 | 24.6 | 59.6 |
| Events in the last 12 months | 23 | 793 | 62,008 |
| Deaths recorded by NCEI | 31 | 3,147 | 26,435 |
| Property damage (NCEI estimates) | $35M | $4.3B | $575B |
| NFIP claims per 1,000 residents | 2.0 | 0.7 | 8.1 |
| Average paid NFIP claim | $26K | $18K | $43K |
| Claims per 100 policies in force, last 10 years | 13.0 | 3.7 | 16.1 |
County-recorded events plus zone-recorded events whose forecast zone is named for the county. State and US rows include events recorded only by forecast zone. Rates use 2021 Census population and land area.
Events by decade
Trend: 514 events in the 20 years to 2025 against 234 in the 20 years before. Reporting practice changed in 1996 and again with automated reports in the 2000s, so decade totals measure the record as much as the weather.
Events by type
Hazard pages exist for hail, tornado, flood, wind and winter where the county has at least 10 recorded events. "Other" covers heavy rain, debris flow, dust, funnel clouds and similar reports.
Largest recorded events
| Date | Event type | Group | Magnitude | Property damage | Crop damage | Deaths | Injuries | Geography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 1997 | Flash Flood | Flood | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | County |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Flash Flood | Flood | — | — | — | 3 | — | County |
| 11 Sep 1997 | Flash Flood | Flood | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | County |
| 23 Jul 2013 | Lightning | Lightning | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | County |
| 7 Aug 2001 | Flash Flood | Flood | — | — | — | 2 | — | County |
| 27 Jun 2015 | Lightning | Lightning | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | County |
| 4 Aug 2011 | Lightning | Lightning | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | County |
| 14 Jul 2021 | Flash Flood | Flood | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | County |
| 20 Jul 2016 | Lightning | Lightning | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | County |
| 20 Jul 2010 | Flash Flood | Flood | — | $2.0M | — | 1 | — | County |
| 22 Aug 2024 | Flash Flood | Flood | — | $1.0M | — | 1 | — | County |
| 30 Jul 2006 | Lightning | Lightning | — | — | — | 1 | — | County |
| 13 Sep 2015 | Lightning | Lightning | — | — | — | 1 | — | County |
| 31 Jul 2021 | Flash Flood | Flood | — | — | — | 1 | — | County |
| 25 Jul 2021 | Flash Flood | Flood | — | — | — | 1 | — | County |
| 25 Jul 2021 | Flash Flood | Flood | — | — | — | 1 | — | County |
| 6 Oct 2010 | Tornado | Tornado | EF2 | $1.0M | — | — | 7 | County |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Lightning | Lightning | — | — | — | — | 7 | County |
| 13 Jul 2017 | Lightning | Lightning | — | — | — | — | 7 | County |
| 21 Oct 2010 | Hail | Hail | 0.50 in | $30K | — | — | 6 | County |
Ranked by deaths, then injuries, then NCEI's damage estimate. Deaths and injuries are NCEI counts (direct plus indirect); no personal details are recorded here.
Federal disaster declarations
| Declared | Number | Type | Incident | Title | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2022 | FM-5441 | Fire management assistance | Fire | Pipeline Fire | Public assistance |
| 19 Apr 2022 | FM-5434 | Fire management assistance | Fire | Tunnel 2 Fire | Public assistance |
| 13 Sep 2021 | DR-4620 | Major disaster | Flood | Severe Storms And Flooding | Public assistance |
| 4 Apr 2020 | DR-4524 | Major disaster | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic | Individual assistance, Public assistance |
| 13 Mar 2020 | EM-3442 | Emergency | Biological | Covid-19 | Public assistance |
| 22 Jul 2019 | FM-5284 | Fire management assistance | Fire | Museum Fire | Public assistance |
| 29 Apr 2018 | FM-5236 | Fire management assistance | Fire | Tinder Fire | Public assistance |
| 6 Nov 2014 | FM-5083 | Fire management assistance | Fire | Slide Fire | Public assistance |
| 4 Oct 2010 | DR-1940 | Major disaster | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding | Public assistance |
| 20 Jun 2010 | FM-2846 | Fire management assistance | Fire | Shultz Fire | Public assistance |
| 19 Jun 2010 | FM-2845 | Fire management assistance | Fire | Hardy Fire | Public assistance |
| 18 Mar 2010 | DR-1888 | Major disaster | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms And Flooding | Public assistance |
| 24 Jan 2010 | EM-3307 | Emergency | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm | Public assistance |
| 3 Oct 2009 | FM-2840 | Fire management assistance | Fire | Twin Fire | Public assistance |
| 18 Jun 2006 | FM-2645 | Fire management assistance | Fire | Brins Fire | Public assistance |
| 14 Jun 2006 | FM-2643 | Fire management assistance | Fire | Woody Fire | Public assistance |
| 12 Sep 2005 | EM-3241 | Emergency | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Public assistance |
| 17 Feb 2005 | DR-1581 | Major disaster | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding | Public assistance |
| 25 Jun 2002 | DR-1422 | Major disaster | Fire | Wildfires | Individual assistance |
| 19 Jan 1993 | DR-977 | Major disaster | Flood | Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding | Individual assistance, Public assistance |
| 6 Dec 1990 | DR-884 | Major disaster | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | Public assistance |
| 4 Mar 1978 | DR-551 | Major disaster | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | Individual assistance, Public assistance |
| 15 Apr 1977 | EM-3038 | Emergency | Drought | Drought | Public assistance |
| 22 Sep 1970 | DR-294 | Major disaster | Flood | Heavy Rains & Flash | Individual assistance, Public assistance |
Declarations in which FEMA designated this county, from the OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2). DR: major disaster; EM: emergency; FM: fire management assistance. Programs show whether individual or public assistance was made available.
Flood insurance claims
| Year of loss | Claims | Paid claims | Amount paid | Average paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | $0 | — |
| 2023 | 12 | 6 | $201,760 | $33,627 |
| 2022 | 36 | 23 | $817,733 | $35,554 |
| 2021 | 30 | 23 | $490,931 | $21,345 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | $0 | — |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 | $6,264 | $6,264 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $8,614 | $8,614 |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 | $444,507 | $222,254 |
| 2016 | 4 | 2 | $57,897 | $28,949 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | $16,831 | $8,415 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $32,648 | $32,648 |
| 2013 | 7 | 5 | $179,976 | $35,995 |
| 2011 | 9 | 2 | $15,007 | $7,504 |
| 2010 | 17 | 10 | $638,911 | $63,891 |
| 2009 | 18 | 11 | $496,467 | $45,133 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | $0 | — |
| 2007 | 11 | 11 | $113,920 | $10,356 |
| 2006 | 3 | 2 | $119,322 | $59,661 |
| 2005 | 9 | 7 | $118,172 | $16,882 |
| 2004 | 38 | 32 | $868,859 | $27,152 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | $0 | — |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | $13,200 | $13,200 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | $7,144 | $7,144 |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 | $512 | $512 |
| 1995 | 18 | 16 | $134,430 | $8,402 |
OpenFEMA NFIP claims (v3, as of 8 Sep 2026), aggregated by year of loss; amounts are building, contents and increased-cost-of-compliance payments as recorded. Repetitive-loss counts from the NFIP Multiple Loss Properties file (2 Aug 2026); policies in force from the NFIP Residential Penetration Rates file (3 Aug 2026).
National Risk Index
| Hazard (NRI) | Risk rating | Expected annual loss |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $85,662,580 | |
| Wildfire | $28,503,633 | |
| Lightning | $5,454,385 | |
| Earthquake | $4,738,817 | |
| Cold wave | $3,205,347 | |
| Winter weather | $1,197,260 | |
| Heat wave | $599,683 | |
| Avalanche | $456,704 | |
| Landslide | $309,224 | |
| Hail | $296,304 | |
| Tornado | $295,855 | |
| Ice storm | $102,916 | |
| Strong wind | $101,268 | |
| Drought | $10,659 | |
| Volcanic activity | $2,857 |
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 release. Ratings are FEMA's relative comparison of counties; expected annual loss is FEMA's modelled estimate of average yearly building, population and agriculture loss. See how to read the NRI.
Hurricane and tropical storm passes
No HURDAT2 track at tropical-storm strength passes within 100 miles of the county's centre point (through the 2025 season).
ZIP codes with flood claims
ZIP codes whose NFIP claims carry this county's code, with the number of claims. Five or more claims are needed for a ZIP page to be indexed.
Questions and answers
How often does it hail in Coconino County, AZ?
NCEI records 177 hail events in Coconino County since 1950, in 44 different years; that is about 2.3 recorded events a year. 25 reports were golf-ball size (1.75 in) or larger.
Has Coconino County had a tornado?
Yes. NCEI records 48 tornadoes in Coconino County since 1950, 8 of them rated (E)F2 or stronger. Tornado deaths recorded: 0.
When was the last federal disaster declaration for Coconino County?
12 Jun 2022: Pipeline Fire, a fire management assistance declaration for fire. The county appears in 24 declarations since 1953.
How many flood insurance claims have been filed in Coconino County, and how much was paid?
295 NFIP claims since 1978, 202 of them paid, for $5.3M in total. FEMA publishes these figures redacted and aggregated; individual properties are not identified.
Is Coconino County in the National Risk Index's high-risk band?
FEMA's National Risk Index (December 2025) rates the county "Relatively Moderate" for overall risk, "Relatively Moderate" for expected annual loss, "Relatively Moderate" for social vulnerability and "Relatively Moderate" for community resilience. These ratings are FEMA's relative comparison across all US counties.
How does Coconino County compare with the rest of Arizona?
4.2 recorded events per 100 square miles against 15.7 statewide, and 2.0 NFIP claims per 1,000 residents against 0.7. The comparison table on this page shows each measure beside the state and national figures.
Provenance
Storm events: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, yearly details files through 30 Jun 2026 (public domain). Declarations: OpenFEMA DisasterDeclarationsSummaries v2, refreshed 1 Oct 2026. Flood claims: OpenFEMA NfipClaims v3 as of 8 Sep 2026; NfipMultipleLossProperties v1 (2 Aug 2026); NfipResidentialPenetrationRates v1 (3 Aug 2026). Risk index: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025. Hurricane tracks: NHC HURDAT2 through 2025. Population and area: US Census Bureau, 2021 vintage. Built 1 Oct 2026; see the methodology and corrections pages. Hazard hubs: Hail · Tornado · Flood · Wind · Winter.