ZIP code 85249 in Chandler, AZ has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 6 severe wind events, 1 flood, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 6 recorded incidents (67% of all events), severe wind events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2009.
Chandler has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2018.
Chandler has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 21, 2018.
Chandler has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chandler was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 14, 1999, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 3, 2009), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85249 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (6 events), flood (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chandler, AZ, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Yes, Chandler (ZIP 85249) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85249 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 14, 1999. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Chandler, AZ area (ZIP 85249). 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 →