Mesa, AZ (ZIP 85203) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 15 severe wind events, 14 floods, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $168.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
Severe wind events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (15 total). Wind-related events have caused a combined $48.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 12, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
Mesa has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mesa was 2.5" Hail on Oct 5, 2010, which caused $110M in property damage. Another major event was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 19, 1999), causing $30M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 12, 2023 also caused significant damage ($7.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85203 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (15 events), floods (14 events), hailstorms (12 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mesa, AZ, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $48.6M in property damage.
Yes, Mesa (ZIP 85203) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
Mesa 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85203 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Oct 5, 2010. This event caused $110M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $168.1M in property damage in the Mesa, AZ area (ZIP 85203). 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 →