ZIP code 85256, covering Scottsdale, AZ, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 20 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $177.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $110M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (52%) 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 $7.2M 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 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50.6M 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 Oct 13, 2025.
Scottsdale has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 17, 1993.
Scottsdale has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 13, 2017.
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 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 19, 1999), causing $30M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 12, 2023 also caused significant damage ($7.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85256 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (25 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (5 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scottsdale, AZ, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110M in property damage.
Yes, Scottsdale (ZIP 85256) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Scottsdale 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 $10M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 17, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85256 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 $177.8M in property damage in the Scottsdale, AZ area (ZIP 85256). 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 →