Phoenix, AZ (ZIP 85044) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9B. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.8B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $2.3M 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 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $51.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
Phoenix 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.
Phoenix has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Phoenix was 3" Hail on Oct 5, 2010, which caused $1.8B in property damage. Another major event was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 14, 2002), causing $30M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 14, 2002 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85044 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (4 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phoenix, AZ, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8B in property damage.
Yes, Phoenix (ZIP 85044) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Phoenix 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.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85044 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Oct 5, 2010. This event caused $1.8B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9B in property damage in the Phoenix, AZ area (ZIP 85044). 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 →