ZIP code 85040, covering Phoenix, AZ, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 23 severe wind events, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $102.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Phoenix is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $72.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Phoenix has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.1M 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 85040 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), severe wind events (23 events), floods (20 events), and tornadoes (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phoenix, AZ, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Phoenix (ZIP 85040) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Phoenix has 7 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 $28.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85040 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 $102.1M in property damage in the Phoenix, AZ area (ZIP 85040). 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 →