Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 85208 in Mesa, AZ. These include 21 floods, 11 severe wind events, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 21 recorded incidents (50% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (62%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 12, 2023.
Mesa has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
Mesa has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 18, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mesa was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 12, 2023, which caused $7.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 28, 2022), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85208 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), severe wind events (11 events), hailstorms (6 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mesa, AZ, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.3M in property damage.
Yes, Mesa (ZIP 85208) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 13, 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 $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 18, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85208 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 12, 2023. This event caused $7.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.1M in property damage in the Mesa, AZ area (ZIP 85208). 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 →