Paradise Valley, AZ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Paradise Valley is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk — among the most at-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Maricopa County, AZ. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, inland flooding, and wildfire.
Storm events near Paradise Valley
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Paradise Valley's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Paradise Valley 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 Maricopa County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Paradise Valley along with the rest of the county, not a Paradise Valley-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99.6 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 99.9 | Very High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 96.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 100 | Very High |
| Tornado | 84 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 32.9 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 97.7 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 99.5 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 26.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 83.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 99.1 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 38.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Maricopa County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Paradise Valley, AZ at risk of?
Paradise Valley is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the most at-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Maricopa County, where Paradise Valley is located, are heat wave, inland flooding, and wildfire.
What is Paradise Valley's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Maricopa County, where Paradise Valley is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Paradise Valley a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Paradise Valley carries among the most at-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very High" for Maricopa County.
Has Paradise Valley had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 77 hail, 254 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Paradise Valley since 2016.