Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 85213 in Mesa, AZ. These include 14 severe wind events, 10 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.4M. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 14 recorded incidents (39% of all events), severe wind events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Wind-related events have caused a combined $43M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 12, 2023.
Mesa has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. 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 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (100%) 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 Apr 1, 2023.
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 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 85213 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (14 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (8 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mesa, AZ, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $43M in property damage.
Yes, Mesa (ZIP 85213) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
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 85213 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 $52.4M in property damage in the Mesa, AZ area (ZIP 85213). 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 →