Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 85233 in Gilbert, AZ. These include 13 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $48M. A total of 57 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 13 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $36.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2018.
Gilbert has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
Gilbert has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 10, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gilbert was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 19, 1999, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 8, 2014), causing $5M in damages. 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 14, 1999 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85233 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (7 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilbert, AZ, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Gilbert (ZIP 85233) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
Gilbert 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 10, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85233 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 $48M in property damage in the Gilbert, AZ area (ZIP 85233). 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 →