Hurricane Risk in Arizona
All Arizona counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hurricane score
Hurricane risk — tropical cyclones bringing extreme wind, rain, and storm surge — is rated for 11 of 15 Arizona counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Cochise County carries the state's highest hurricane score at 34.2, with $14K in expected annual hurricane losses.
No Arizona county reaches the High band for hurricane, and expected annual losses from hurricane total roughly $51K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hurricane
| # | County | Hurricane Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cochise County | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $14K | |
| 2 | Maricopa County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $12K | |
| 3 | Yuma County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $6K | |
| 4 | Pinal County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $5K | |
| 5 | Pima County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $5K | |
| 6 | Santa Cruz County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $3K | |
| 7 | La Paz County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $2K | |
| 8 | Graham County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $2K | |
| 9 | Apache County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $1K | |
| 10 | Gila County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $582 | |
| 11 | Greenlee County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $630 |
11 Arizona counties with measurable hurricane risk. See the national hurricane ranking or all Arizona counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Arizona county has the highest hurricane risk?
Cochise County has the highest FEMA hurricane risk score in Arizona at 34.2 (Very Low), with $14K in expected annual losses and about 0.03 events per year.
How many Arizona counties face significant hurricane risk?
11 Arizona counties record measurable hurricane risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.