Natural Disasters in Oracle, AZ
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
93.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
93.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
43.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
13.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 98.9 |
| Wildfire | 98.0 |
| Lightning | 97.0 |
| Drought | 95.7 |
| Hail | 82.3 |
| Earthquake | 79.8 |
| Strong Wind | 75.3 |
| Landslide | 50.8 |
| Tornado | 37.1 |
| Avalanche | 26.2 |
| Hurricane | 18.8 |
| Winter Weather | 15.6 |
| Cold Wave | 3.4 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
23
Most Recent
Fire
May 2025
Most Common Type
Fire
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Fire | CODY FIRE |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Fire | SHAKE FIRE |
| May 29, 2024 | Fire | SIMMONS FIRE |
| Jun 6, 2021 | Fire | TELEGRAPH FIRE |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Fire | MARGO FIRE |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 8, 2017 | Fire | ROACH FIRE |
| Jun 17, 2015 | Fire | KEARNY RIVER FIRE |
| Sep 7, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 26, 2005 | Fire | VEKOL FIRE-05-26-2005 |
| Apr 14, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 18, 2003 | Fire | ASPEN FIRE |
| Jul 14, 2002 | Fire | AZ - ORACLE HILLS FIRE - 07/14/2002 |
| Oct 27, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Dec 6, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Oct 5, 1983 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Nov 4, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 23 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
150
Total Claims Paid
$3,443,188
Avg Claim Payout
$22,955
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,842,663
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
118
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1660 | Severe Storm(s) | 60 | $1,413,890 |
| DR-4524 | Biological | 28 | $1,188,317 |
| DR-1347 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $771,477 |
| DR-1586 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $468,979 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
17
Federal Funding
$5,207,683
Properties Protected
4
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.54
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $131,250 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 2 | $112,500 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 2 | $1,706,250 |
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 2 | $116,550 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 2 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Oracle has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, wildfire, lightning. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (10 declarations). 150 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,842,663 in public assistance recovery funding. 17 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.