Maricopa, AZ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Maricopa is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Pinal County, AZ. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, wildfire, and lightning.
Storm events near Maricopa
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Maricopa's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Maricopa 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 Pinal County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Maricopa along with the rest of the county, not a Maricopa-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 98 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 96.4 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 79.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 98.9 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 37.1 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 26.2 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 3.4 | Very Low |
| Drought | 95.7 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 82.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 18.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 50.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 97 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 75.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 15.6 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Pinal County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Maricopa, AZ at risk of?
Maricopa is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Pinal County, where Maricopa is located, are heat wave, wildfire, and lightning.
What is Maricopa's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Pinal County, where Maricopa is located, scoring 98.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Maricopa a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Maricopa carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Pinal County.
Has Maricopa had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 21 hail, 88 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Maricopa since 2016.