Prescott Valley, AZ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Prescott Valley 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 Yavapai County, AZ. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, lightning, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Prescott Valley
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Prescott Valley's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Prescott 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 Yavapai County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Prescott Valley along with the rest of the county, not a Prescott Valley-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99.6 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 96.1 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 85.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 85 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 32.7 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 53.8 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 2.8 | Very Low |
| Drought | 29.4 | Very Low |
| Hail | 89.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 70 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 98.9 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 41.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 57 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 94.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Yavapai County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Prescott Valley, AZ at risk of?
Prescott Valley 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 Yavapai County, where Prescott Valley is located, are wildfire, lightning, and inland flooding.
What is Prescott Valley's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Yavapai County, where Prescott Valley is located, scoring 99.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Prescott Valley a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Prescott Valley 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 Yavapai County.
Has Prescott Valley had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 26 hail, 133 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Prescott Valley since 2016.