Mesa, AZ (ZIP 85205) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 17 severe wind events, 12 floods, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.5M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Mesa is severe wind events, with 17 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Wind-related events have caused a combined $43M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 12, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (92%) 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 $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2023.
Mesa has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 1976.
Mesa has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 1, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mesa was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 19, 1999, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 12, 2023), causing $7.2M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 17, 2022 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85205 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (17 events), floods (12 events), hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mesa, AZ, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $43M in property damage.
Yes, Mesa (ZIP 85205) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Mesa has 3 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85205 was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 19, 1999. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.5M in property damage in the Mesa, AZ area (ZIP 85205). 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 →