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85042 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (85042)

Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the this area, area (ZIP 85042). These include 22 floods, 21 hailstorms, and 18 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.

🌊 Floods — Primary Hazard

Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (22 total). Of these, 7 (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 $2.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $52.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 13, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 16, 1983.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 14, 2002, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 14, 2002), causing $20M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 30, 1971 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (85042)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85042 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), hailstorms (21 events), severe wind events (18 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 34% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 85042?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 85042 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 85042) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.

Has this area (85042) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 4 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 16, 1983.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85042 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 85042?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58.1M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 85042). 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 →

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