Sierra Vista, Arizona
26 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1915 and the latest in 1996. It stands in the Sierra Vista census division. It lies in ZIP code area 85635. It stands on Soldier Creek. The Survey maps it on the Fort Huachuca quadrangle. 45,308 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 4,633 feet above sea level.
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On record in Sierra Vista
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 2 records
Fort HuachucaNational Historic Landmark · listed 1974
Fry Pioneer Cemeterylisted 2009
Surveyed buildings and structures 8 records
- Fort Huachuca, Cavalry Stable, Clarkson Road, Sierra Vistafederal building survey, 17 photographs
- Fort Huachuca, Cavalry Stable, Clarkson Road, Sierra Vistafederal building survey, 5 photographs
- Fort Huachuca, Cavalry Stable, Clarkson Road, Sierra Vistafederal building survey, 5 photographs
- Fort Huachuca, Cavalry Stable, Clarkson Road, Sierra Vistafederal building survey, 5 photographs
- Fort Huachuca, Cavalry Stable, Clarkson Road, Sierra Vistafederal building survey, 5 photographs
- Fort Huachuca, Cavalry Stable, Clarkson Road, Sierra Vistafederal building survey, 5 photographs
- Fort Huachuca, Cavalry Stable, Clarkson Road, Sierra Vistafederal building survey, 5 photographs
- Fort Huachuca, Cavalry Stables, Clarkson Road, Sierra Vistafederal building survey, 19 photographs
Population over time
2 figuresSierra Vista grew from 43,888 to 45,308 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43,888 | |
| 2020 | 45,308 | +1,420 (+3%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
12 surveys from 26 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1915 USGS Benson quadrangle1:125000, 4 printings
- 1938 USGS Huachuca quadrangle1:62500
- 1943 USGS Benson quadrangle1:125000
- 1948 USGS Fort Huachuca quadrangle1:24000
- 1948 USGS Fort Huachuca quadrangle1:62500
- 1956 USGS Nogales quadrangle1:250000, 4 printings
- 1958 USGS Fort Huachuca quadrangle1:24000, 5 printings
- 1958 USGS Fort Huachuca quadrangle1:62500, 3 printings
- 1958 USGS Nogales quadrangle1:250000
- 1959 USGS Nogales quadrangle1:250000
- 1994 USGS Fort Huachuca quadrangle1:100000, 3 printings
- 1996 USGS Fort Huachuca quadrangle1:24000
Photographs
2 photographs,Taken for the Office of War Information and the Farm Security Administration, who photographed the country between 1935 and 1944. Works of United States government photographers, with no known restriction on use. Each opens its catalogue record.
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Fires near this place
119 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 119 fires within 5 miles of Sierra Vista between 1992 and 2020, burning about 8,577 acres in total. 8 started naturally. 2 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 87 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 13 |
| Natural | 8 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 5 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 2 |
| Smoking | 2 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 2 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | not named |
| 14 September 2017 | Equipment and vehicle use | 370 acres | Coronado National Forest | ONE BRAVO |
| 1 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fry Fire District | NOT NAMED |
| 30 August 2016 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 21 acres | Coronado National Forest | STONE RIDGE |
| 30 August 2015 | Natural | 3.0 acres | Coronado National Forest | AREA U |
| 3 August 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | not named |
| 3 August 2005 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Coronado National Forest | RAWS |
| 23 August 2017 | Natural | 11 acres | Coronado National Forest | MONITOR |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
4 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 4 workings within 5 miles of Sierra Vista: 4 producers. All of them still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Geothermal. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Geothermal | Producer | ||
| Charleston Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Sand & Gravel Operation | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Screen Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 77 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Sierra Vista in 77 storm reports between 1995 and 2025: 29 flash flood, 23 hail, 17 thunderstorm wind, 3 lightning. The reports record 1 death and 2 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2003 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | 1 killed, 1 hurt, $80,000 | no account filed |
| June 2018 | Dust Devil | Sierra Vista | 1 hurt, $1,000 | A dust devil damaged several tents at a farmers market in Sierra Vista. One person suffered a broken wrist and hand when a tent landed on her hand. |
| August 2023 | Lightning | Sierra Vista | $150,000 | Lightning struck the roof of the Canyon Vista Homes apartment complex. The fire smoldered for several hours until rainfall evaporated, then spread through six apartments, causing extensive smoke damage and displacing six tenants. |
| August 2023 | Heavy Rain | Sierra Vista | $75,000 | Heavy rain of 1 inch in 30 minutes overwhelmed the roof drain of the Burger King, causing extensive ceiling damage to the interior and closure of the restaurant that persisted for several weeks. |
| June 2006 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | $25,000 | no account filed |
| July 2010 | Lightning | Sierra Vista | $20,000 | Lightning struck a home, causing a fire in the attic. The home was unoccupied at the time, and there were no injuries. |
| July 1999 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | $20,000 | Boulders washed onto road due to flash flooding. Many roads impassable south of Sierra Vista. |
| July 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sierra Vista | $20,000 | no account filed |
| August 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sierra Vista | $15,000 | A personal weather station recorded a wind gust of 64 mph. Broadcast media reported 2 trees down that also damaged the roofs of 2 houses near Highway 90 and Schraeder Rd. |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sierra Vista | $10,000 | Thunderstorm wind gusts downed six power poles in Sierra Vista near Willcox Rd. and S Carmichael Ave. Wind gusts of 61 mph were reported at KFHU Libby Field ASOS and 79 mph at KALK Pioneer Field ASOS. |
| September 2016 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | $10,000 | A swift water rescue occurred on South Burro Drive south of Ramsey Road in Hereford. Two people and their dog were rescued when their vehicle was washed down a low water crossing. No injuries occurred. Additionally, a portion of Leonardo de Vinci Drive in Sierra Vista was closed due to flash flooding. |
| July 2001 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | $10,000 | no account filed |
| July 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sierra Vista | $10,000 | no account filed |
| September 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sierra Vista | $5,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds resulted in several downed trees along Fry Blvd. in Sierra Vista. Some of the trees were blocking the driving lanes on Fry Blvd. |
| July 2010 | Lightning | Sierra Vista | $5,000 | Lightning struck a home in Sierra Vista, and caused a fire near the kitchen stove. |
| August 2005 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | $5,000 | Heavy rain caused street flooding along Buffalo Solider Trailer and 7th Avenue near downtown Sierra Vista. A swift water rescue was performed on Calle Portal Road between Bluebrid Drive and Quail Run Road. |
| July 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sierra Vista | $3,000 | Thunderstorm winds caused roof damage to one building south of Sierra Vista. |
| July 2024 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | $1,000 | Two to three inches of rain fell in the Hereford area resulting in Flash Flooding. |
| August 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sierra Vista | $1,000 | Thunderstorm wind gusts to 70 and 74 mph, respectively were measured by two personal weather stations in Sierra Vista. A few trees were damaged by the winds. |
| July 2006 | Hail | Sierra Vista | $1,000 | A trained spotter north of the City of Sierra Vista reported hail between 3/4 of an inch and one inch in diameter which broke several windows in a house. The house was located near the intersection of State Route 82 and State Route 91. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sierra Vista | $500 | Public reported a 4 inch tree limb branch snapped due to thunderstorm winds. |
| June 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sierra Vista | $500 | Thunderstorm winds downed a tree near Fry Blvd. and El Camino Real. |
| July 2025 | Hail | Sierra Vista | - | A trained spotter reported 1 inch hail lasting for approximately 5 minutes due to a severe thunderstorm in Sierra Vista. |
| July 2025 | Funnel Cloud | Sierra Vista | - | Photos from trained spotters and media on social media showed a funnel cloud in the Sierra Vista and Hereford area with no injuries or damage. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sierra Vista | - | Personal weather station measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 58 MPH. |
| August 2023 | Hail | Sierra Vista | - | Several reports of quarter to golf ball size hail were received from Sierra Vista. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sierra Vista | - | A spotter reported 60 mph wind gusts near Sierra Vista. |
| July 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sierra Vista | - | KFHU Libby Airfield ASOS measured a peak gust to 58 mph. |
| July 2016 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | Heavy rain of 1 to 2 inches in a short time flooded several roads in southwest Cochise County including Moson Road near Hereford, Charleston Rd between Sierra Vista and Tombstone and Davis Rd between Tombstone and McNeal. |
| August 2015 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | Nearly two inches of heavy rain fell in a short time period and caused significant flooding of streets and small washes in northwest sections of Sierra Vista. |
| August 2013 | Hail | Sierra Vista | - | Penny size hail was reported in Sierra Vista. |
| September 2011 | Hail | Sierra Vista | - | Severe thunderstorms produced large hail in Sierra Vista and Hereford. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sierra Vista | - | ASOS measured a 62 mph thunderstorm wind gust at Fort Huachuca. |
| July 2007 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | Flash flooding occurred at 1st and Fry Boulevard. |
| July 2007 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | Several streets were flooded on the west side of Sierra Vista, including Fry Blvd. and 7th Ave. |
| September 2006 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | Several trained spotters in the City of Sierra Vista reported widespread street flooding due to heavy rainfall. |
| August 2006 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | Heavy rainfall in Cochise County caused widespread street flooding in the City of Sierra Vista as well as the Town of Hereford. State Highway 90 was closed at State Highway 80 due to flowing water and debris. |
| August 2006 | Hail | Sierra Vista | - | A severe thunderstorm near the City of Sierra Vista produced one inch hail (1.00). |
| August 2006 | Hail | Sierra Vista | - | A trained weather spotter reported three quarter inch hail (0.75) in the City of Sierra Vista. |
| August 2006 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | Widespread street flooding was reported in the City of Sierra Vista. Many road were closed and impassable. |
| May 2005 | Hail | Sierra Vista | - | An isolated thunderstorm near the City of Sierra Vista produced 0.75 inch hail. |
| May 2005 | Hail | Sierra Vista | - | A thunderstorm near the Sierra Vista area produced 0.75 inch hail. A trained spotter reported that hail covered the ground. |
| July 2005 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | Cochise County Flood Control forwarded reports of flooding along Ramsey Road east of Highway 92 and west of Moson Road with a significant amount of debris over the road. |
| July 2005 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | Cochise County Flood Control reported that Ramsey Road was closed east of Highway 92 and Moson Road was also closed due to flooding over the roadways making them impassable. |
| July 2005 | Hail | Sierra Vista | - | A severe thunderstorm that moved across the City of Sierra Vista caused three quarter inch hail as well as numerous reports of pea size hail. |
| July 2005 | Hail | Sierra Vista | - | A severe thunderstorm near the City of Sierra Vista produced three quarter inch hail and heavy rainfall. |
| October 2005 | Hail | Sierra Vista | - | Several trained spotters in Cochise County reported 1 inch diameter hail covering the ground. |
| August 2005 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | The Sierra Vista Police Department reported widespread street flooding in the City of Sierra Vista. Moson Road was closed due to flooding. |
| August 2005 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | A trained spotter in the City of Sierra Vista reported flooding of roadways. Also, the Sierra Vista Police Department reported that Moson Road was closed due to flooding. |
| July 2005 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | Law enforcement reported that Ramsey Road east of Highway 92 and west of Moson Road in the Town of Hereford was closed due to flood waters. |
| August 2004 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | The Sierra Vista Sheriff dispatch reported that 5 roads were closed due to high water. The roads were all impassable. |
| August 2000 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | Several roads in Sierra Vista closed after 1.36 inches rain fell. |
| August 2000 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | Street Flooding. Rain total of 1 to 2 inches in southest Cochise county. |
| August 1999 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | Roads closed thoughout Sierra Vista due to heavy rain. |
| July 1998 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | Weather spotter reported wash rose 2 feet in 20 minutes due to very heavy rainfall. Street flooding was reported in residential areas. |
| August 1998 | Flood | Sierra Vista | - | Thunderstorms dropping up to 1 inch of rain in less than 45 minutes caused localized street flooding in Nicksville with washes running with water between 3-7 miles south of Sierra Vista. |
| July 1998 | Flash Flood | Sierra Vista | - | Mosen road closed due to 3 feet of water across roadway. Washes running bankfull. |
| September 1997 | Flood | Sierra Vista | - | Thunderstorms producing heavy rain caused some street flooding. |
| August 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sierra Vista | - | Thunderstorms with small hail, very heavy rain, and strong wind gusts moved through the Sierra Vista area. Between one and two inches of rain brought local street flooding to Sierra Vista. A weather spotter recorded wind gusts to 80 mph while a wind gage in the foothills of the Huachuca Mountains recorded a 100 mph gust. Many trees were blown down along with some signs and power lines. |
| September 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sierra Vista | - | Downburst winds from a thunderstorm were measured by a remote wind sensor. |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fry | 0.5 miles | 26 | |
| Gatewood Housing | 1.7 miles | 26 | |
| Village Meadows | 1.7 miles | 26 | |
| Miles Manor | 1.9 miles | 26 | |
| De Anza Village | 2.1 miles | 26 | |
| East Pershing Plaza | 2.1 miles | 26 | |
| Coronado Village | 2.4 miles | 26 | |
| West Pershing Plaza | 2.4 miles | 26 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Sierra Vista | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q79891 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 11284. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.











