Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 85248 in Sun Lakes, AZ. These include 9 severe wind events, 7 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8B. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
Severe wind events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (9 total). Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2013.
Sun Lakes has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.8B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
Sun Lakes has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
Sun Lakes has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 24, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sun Lakes was 3" Hail on Oct 5, 2010, which caused $1.8B in property damage. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 14, 1999), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Aug 12, 2014 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85248 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (9 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (4 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sun Lakes, AZ, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.8M in property damage.
Yes, Sun Lakes (ZIP 85248) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85248 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Oct 5, 2010. This event caused $1.8B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8B in property damage in the Sun Lakes, AZ area (ZIP 85248). 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 →