ZIP code 85262, covering Scottsdale, AZ, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 wildfires, 14 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Scottsdale is wildfires, with 39 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 28, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (43%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
Scottsdale has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
Scottsdale has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scottsdale was Flash Flood on Jul 31, 2007, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 8, 2014), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85262 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (39 events), floods (14 events), hailstorms (8 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scottsdale, AZ, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Scottsdale (ZIP 85262) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85262 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 31, 2007. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Scottsdale, AZ area (ZIP 85262). 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 →