Mesa, AZ (ZIP 85215) has experienced 85 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 floods, 20 severe wind events, and 17 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $157.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mesa is floods, with 27 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 16 (59%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $43.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 12, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 14, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2023.
Mesa has experienced 5 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 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 85215 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), severe wind events (20 events), wildfires (17 events), hailstorms (16 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mesa, AZ, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.4M in property damage.
Yes, Mesa (ZIP 85215) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
Mesa has 5 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 85215 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 $157.9M in property damage in the Mesa, AZ area (ZIP 85215). 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 →