Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 85255 in Scottsdale, AZ. These include 17 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 6 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Scottsdale is floods, with 17 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (41%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
Scottsdale has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 28, 2023.
Scottsdale has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2014.
Scottsdale has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 17, 1993.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scottsdale was EF2 Tornado on Jan 17, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 31, 2007), causing $2M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jan 21, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85255 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (16 events), wildfires (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scottsdale, AZ, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Scottsdale (ZIP 85255) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
Scottsdale has 2 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 Jan 17, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85255 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 17, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.3M in property damage in the Scottsdale, AZ area (ZIP 85255). 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 →