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85212 Mesa, AZ — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Mesa, AZ (85212)

Mesa, AZ (ZIP 85212) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 20 floods, 10 severe wind events, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.

🌊 Floods — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Mesa is floods, with 20 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (60%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 13, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

Mesa has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 12, 2023.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Mesa has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 13, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Mesa has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 18, 1986.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Mesa was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 18, 2006, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 12, 2025), causing $500K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Mesa, AZ (85212)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85212 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), severe wind events (10 events), hailstorms (9 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 85212?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mesa, AZ, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 85212 (Mesa) prone to flooding?

Yes, Mesa (ZIP 85212) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 13, 2025.

Has Mesa (85212) ever been hit by a tornado?

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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 18, 1986.

What was the worst natural disaster in Mesa, AZ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85212 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 18, 2006. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 85212?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Mesa, AZ area (ZIP 85212). 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 →

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