Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 85028 in Phoenix, AZ. These include 31 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 31 recorded incidents (70% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (32%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2025.
Phoenix has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
Phoenix has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 17, 1993.
Phoenix has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Phoenix was EF2 Tornado on Jan 17, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 22, 2021), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85028 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (31 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phoenix, AZ, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Phoenix (ZIP 85028) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2025.
Phoenix has 3 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 17, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85028 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 17, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.4M in property damage in the Phoenix, AZ area (ZIP 85028). 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 →