Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 85260 in Scottsdale, AZ. These include 14 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $120M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (44% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (50%) 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 $2.5M 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 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 44% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
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.
Scottsdale has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2021.
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 EF2 Tornado (Jan 17, 1993), causing $5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 31, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85260 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scottsdale, AZ, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Scottsdale (ZIP 85260) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M 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 85260 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 $120M in property damage in the Scottsdale, AZ area (ZIP 85260). 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 →