Scottsdale, AZ (ZIP 85257) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 floods, 18 severe wind events, and 17 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $229.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 56 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (37% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (30%) 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 $424K 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 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $88.5M 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.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
Scottsdale has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 16, 1983.
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. 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 19, 1999 also caused significant damage ($30M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85257 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), severe wind events (18 events), hailstorms (17 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scottsdale, AZ, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $424K in property damage.
Yes, Scottsdale (ZIP 85257) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $424K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Scottsdale has 4 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 $30.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 16, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85257 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 $229.1M in property damage in the Scottsdale, AZ area (ZIP 85257). 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 →