Phoenix, AZ (ZIP 85017) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 21 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (21 total). Of these, 8 (38%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $21M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2015.
Phoenix has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Phoenix was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 28, 2008, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 2, 2005), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85017 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (19 events), severe wind events (13 events), and tornadoes (3 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 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Phoenix (ZIP 85017) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
Phoenix has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85017 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 28, 2008. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.1M in property damage in the Phoenix, AZ area (ZIP 85017). 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 →