Yavapai County hazard data

Prescott Valley, AZ Disaster Risk

FEMA rates relative wildfire risk for Yavapai County as relatively high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 0.005 per year for the area.

#14 of 16 covered Arizona cities for wildfire risk β†’FEMA relative score 99.6/100 Β· county scale

FEMA summary

Prescott Valley's wildfire risk is relatively high at county scale.

FEMA's profile for Yavapai County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 0.005 per year for wildfire. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is relatively high; the annualized frequency is a separate measure.

Hazard metrics cover FEMA county-equivalent geographies rather than individual addresses or parcels. Use local or state hazard maps before making a property, insurance, retrofit, or evacuation decision.

FEMA annualized frequency

0.005 per year

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FEMA area population
235,830
Data geography
County equivalent
FEMA relative score
99.6/100
FEMA source
v1.19.0

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FEMA NRI profile

Wildfire

Relatively High

FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.

Relative FEMA score

99.6/100

FEMA annualized frequency
0.005 per year
FEMA area loss estimate
$27M
Recorded events
Not used

How to read this

Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.

The area loss estimate combines FEMA's modeled losses to buildings, population, and agriculture across Yavapai County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.

City risk summary

Wildfire risk in Prescott Valley

For Prescott Valley, FEMA rates wildfire risk for Yavapai County as relatively high, with a relative score of 99.6/100. The next highest relative scores are lightning at 99.0/100 and earthquake at 92.2/100.

Using FEMA data for Yavapai County, Prescott Valley is #14 among 16 covered Arizona entries for wildfire risk. Peoria is about 56 straight-line miles from the Prescott Valley map point; its FEMA figures cover Maricopa County.

What to check for wildfire

  • βœ“Check the official fire-hazard zone and evacuation routes for the address.
  • βœ“Review roof, vent, siding, defensible-space, and road-access conditions.
  • βœ“Confirm insurance availability, limits, deductibles, and temporary-living coverage.

Household preparation

Official guidance β†—

For homeowners and movers

  • βœ“Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions.
  • βœ“Review policy exclusions, deductibles, and temporary-living coverage with a licensed professional.
  • βœ“Keep inspections, inventories, and critical documents in a secure location you can access after an emergency.

Preparedness actions

  • βœ“Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions.
  • βœ“Maintain water, food, lighting, medications, and communications for several days.
  • βœ“Create a household communication plan and practice it before an emergency.
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Where this profile applies

The map shows Prescott Valley. All FEMA figures on this page cover Yavapai County.

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City
Prescott Valley, AZ
FEMA data area
Yavapai County
County FIPS
04025

Questions about disaster risk in Prescott Valley

The FEMA figures cover Yavapai County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.

How much wildfire risk does Prescott Valley, AZ have?

FEMA rates relative wildfire risk for Yavapai County as relatively high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 0.005 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.

Where does Prescott Valley rank for wildfire risk in Arizona?

Among 16 Arizona cities covered by this directory, Prescott Valley is #14 for relative wildfire risk based on FEMA's score for Yavapai County. Homes within Prescott Valley can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.

Which natural hazards rank highest around Prescott Valley?

In FEMA's data for Yavapai County, the highest relative ratings are Wildfire (Relatively High), Lightning (Very High), and Earthquake (Relatively Low). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.

Are the disaster-risk numbers for Prescott Valley or Yavapai County?

The hazard numbers cover Yavapai County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.

Is Prescott Valley safe from natural disasters?

FEMA gives Yavapai County an overall relative risk rating of relatively moderate. Conditions at a specific home depend on its hazard zones, building type, maintenance, insurance, and access to evacuation routes and emergency services.

What should a household in Prescott Valley do first for wildfire preparedness?

Start with this step: Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions. Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions. Use Ready.gov Be Informed and local emergency guidance for a complete plan.

Nearby city comparisons

Distances are measured between city coordinates.

CityDistanceWildfire ratingRelative score
Peoria, AZ56 miRelatively High99.7
Surprise, AZ64 miRelatively High99.7
Scottsdale, AZ68 miRelatively High99.7
Glendale, AZ71 miRelatively High99.7
Phoenix, AZ72 miRelatively High99.7

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Data sources

Hazard metrics come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 (March 2023). City population and coordinates come from SimpleMaps US Cities Database. For current conditions, use official local maps, warnings, inspections, and professional advice.