Phoenix, AZ (ZIP 85029) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 29 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (29 total). Of these, 9 (31%) 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 $850.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% 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.
Phoenix has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2015.
Phoenix has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Phoenix was EF1 Tornado on Aug 9, 1984, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 10, 2008), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85029 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (29 events), hailstorms (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phoenix, AZ, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $850.5K in property damage.
Yes, Phoenix (ZIP 85029) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $850.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
Phoenix has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85029 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 9, 1984. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Phoenix, AZ area (ZIP 85029). 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 →