Mohave County in northwest Arizona is one of the hottest and most geographically extreme counties in the United States. Bullhead City regularly records among the highest temperatures in North America. The Colorado River forms the county's western border with Davis Dam and Hoover Dam within or adjacent to the county creating serious dam failure downstream risk. The county spans from the Mojave Desert to the Black Mountains creating extremely varied terrain and emergency access challenges.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Extreme Heat / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Dam Failure Risk |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2021 Heat Wave |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (928) 753-0700 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-93 I-40 AZ-95 US-66 |
// County Profile
| County | Mohave County AZ |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| Population | 210 |
| Area | 13,470 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Arizona Counties
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.