Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 85048 in Phoenix, AZ. These include 11 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8B. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (11 total). 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.
Phoenix has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Phoenix has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2021.
Phoenix has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 1972.
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 Flood (Aug 12, 2014), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85048 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phoenix, AZ, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8B in property damage.
Yes, Phoenix (ZIP 85048) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Phoenix has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85048 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 $1.8B in property damage in the Phoenix, AZ area (ZIP 85048). 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 →