Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 85259 in Scottsdale, AZ. These include 15 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $123.8M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (15 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $110M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2024.
Scottsdale has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2022.
Scottsdale has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 28, 2023.
Scottsdale has experienced 1 tornado 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 2.5" Hail on Oct 5, 2010, which caused $110M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 17, 2022), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 17, 1993 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85259 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), wildfires (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scottsdale, AZ, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110M in property damage.
Yes, Scottsdale (ZIP 85259) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2024.
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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 17, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85259 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 $123.8M in property damage in the Scottsdale, AZ area (ZIP 85259). 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 →