ZIP code 85043, covering Phoenix, AZ, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 21 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $904.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (40% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $900M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2015.
Phoenix has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Phoenix was 1.5" Hail on Oct 5, 2010, which caused $900M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 21, 2010), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85043 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (13 events), severe wind events (12 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phoenix, AZ, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.3M in property damage.
Yes, Phoenix (ZIP 85043) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Phoenix has 6 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 $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85043 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Oct 5, 2010. This event caused $900M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $904.5M in property damage in the Phoenix, AZ area (ZIP 85043). 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 →