Show Low, AZ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Show Low 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 Navajo County, AZ. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, wildfire, and winter weather.
Storm events near Show Low
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Show Low's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Show Low 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 Navajo County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Show Low along with the rest of the county, not a Show Low-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 89.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 81.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 56.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 8 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 50.9 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 73 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 52 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 34.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 63.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 94 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 99.5 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 40.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 53.7 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 96.8 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Navajo County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Show Low, AZ at risk of?
Show Low 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 Navajo County, where Show Low is located, are lightning, wildfire, and winter weather.
What is Show Low's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Navajo County, where Show Low is located, scoring 99.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Show Low a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Show Low 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 Navajo County.
Has Show Low had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 6 hail, 24 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Show Low since 2016.