Phoenix, AZ (ZIP 85085) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 31 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (31 total). Of these, 16 (52%) 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 $12.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
Phoenix has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Phoenix has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2014.
Phoenix has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 1984.
Phoenix has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Phoenix was Flash Flood on Jul 31, 2012, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 19, 2014), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85085 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (31 events), hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phoenix, AZ, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.7M in property damage.
Yes, Phoenix (ZIP 85085) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
Phoenix has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85085 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 31, 2012. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13M in property damage in the Phoenix, AZ area (ZIP 85085). 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 →