Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 86514

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 86514, Arizona

ZIP 86514 covers part of the Teec Nos Pos area, in the Great Plains. The surrounding region experiences intense summer heat and very low annual precipitation, with a summer monsoon season bringing flash flood risk shaping the natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.

FEMA rates ZIP 86514's composite natural disaster risk at 6.4 out of 10 — high risk. High lightning activity is the primary natural hazard concern, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces dense ground strike patterns across the area. Residents should also account for wildfire and volcano risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 86514's risk score, near 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, the highest-scoring are lightning, wildfire, and volcano. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 86514 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for lightning and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.