Bullhead City, AZ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bullhead City is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Mohave County, AZ. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, heat wave, and lightning.
Storm events near Bullhead City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bullhead City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bullhead City itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Mohave County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bullhead City along with the rest of the county, not a Bullhead City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 97.1 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 87.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 98.6 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 3.3 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 68.6 | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | 2.6 | Very Low |
| Drought | 20.8 | Very Low |
| Hail | 51.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 68.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 67 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 98 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 71.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 60.9 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 91.4 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Mohave County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bullhead City, AZ at risk of?
Bullhead City is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Mohave County, where Bullhead City is located, are wildfire, heat wave, and lightning.
What is Bullhead City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Mohave County, where Bullhead City is located, scoring 98.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Bullhead City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Bullhead City carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Mohave County.
Has Bullhead City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 hail, 137 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bullhead City since 2016.