Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Phoenix, AZ area (ZIP 85012). These include 23 floods, 18 severe wind events, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $98.1M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Phoenix is floods, with 23 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (26%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $71.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 11, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
Phoenix has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Phoenix was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 14, 2002, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 21, 1972), causing $25M in damages. 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 28, 2008 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85012 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), severe wind events (18 events), hailstorms (14 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phoenix, AZ, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Phoenix (ZIP 85012) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2025.
Phoenix has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85012 was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 14, 2002. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $98.1M in property damage in the Phoenix, AZ area (ZIP 85012). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →