ZIP code 85253, covering Paradise Valley, AZ, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 floods, 20 hailstorms, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $169.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (33 total). Of these, 13 (39%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $27M 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 Jul 22, 2021.
Paradise Valley has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 17, 1993.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paradise Valley was 2.5" Hail on Oct 5, 2010, which caused $110M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 21, 1972), causing $25M in damages. 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 28, 2008 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85253 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (33 events), hailstorms (20 events), severe wind events (12 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paradise Valley, AZ, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Paradise Valley (ZIP 85253) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2025.
Paradise Valley 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 $30.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 17, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85253 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 $169.1M in property damage in the Paradise Valley, AZ area (ZIP 85253). 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 →