Natural Disaster Risk in Tacna
Arizona
Risk Summary for Tacna
Tacna scores 5.2/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Earthquake.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Tacna, Arizona
Tacna, in Yuma County, is a small unincorporated community situated in the arid interior West. Its desert climate brings intense summer heat and very low annual precipitation, and in particular a summer monsoon season bringing flash flood risk. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Tacna residents and property owners must navigate.
Tacna's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.2/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area's position within a seismically active region makes earthquake preparedness a top priority for residents and property owners alike. Secondary hazards include heat and volcano.
Within Arizona, Tacna's risk is, slightly below the 6.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Yuma County identifies earthquake as the foremost hazard, followed by heat and volcano. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
Tacna's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that earthquake exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.
What this means for Tacna: Earthquake preparedness
- Identify "drop, cover, and hold on" spots in each room and keep an emergency kit with water for at least 72 hours.
- Standard homeowners insurance excludes earthquake damage — a separate earthquake policy or endorsement is needed.
- Secure heavy furniture, water heaters, and shelving to wall studs to reduce injury and damage during shaking.
Local Factors for Tacna
These city-level factors differentiate Tacna from other communities in Yuma County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
278
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 32.7°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — summer fire risk
Fire score: 6.4/10
Coordinates
32.6912° N, 113.8963° W
Yuma County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.