Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 85251 in Scottsdale, AZ. These include 19 floods, 12 severe wind events, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $196.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (49% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (32%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $344K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $61.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 11, 2022.
Scottsdale has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
Scottsdale has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scottsdale was 2.5" Hail on Oct 5, 2010, which caused $110M in property damage. Another major event was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 14, 2002), causing $30M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 21, 1972 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85251 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), severe wind events (12 events), hailstorms (7 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scottsdale, AZ, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $344K in property damage.
Yes, Scottsdale (ZIP 85251) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $344K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Scottsdale has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85251 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 $196.5M in property damage in the Scottsdale, AZ area (ZIP 85251). 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 →