Natural Disaster Risk in Tumacacori

Natural Hazard Profile: Tumacacori, Arizona

Tumacacori is a small unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County, in the Deep South. The area experiences intense summer heat and very low annual precipitation, with a summer monsoon season bringing flash flood risk shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Tumacacori.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Tumacacori carries an overall risk score of 5.2/10, placing it in the moderate category. Heat wave risk stands out as the primary natural hazard here, with above-average summer temperatures amplified by urban heat island effects in developed areas. The area also faces notable exposure to wildfire and lightning.

Tumacacori's risk score, slightly below the 6.1/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Santa Cruz County, the highest-scoring are heat, wildfire, and lightning. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a moderate risk rating, Tumacacori residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for heat is recommended.