Federal records document 130 natural disaster events in the Fort Mcdowell, AZ area (ZIP 85264). These include 92 wildfires, 20 floods, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 92 recorded incidents (71% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (12%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 30, 2029.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (40%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2023.
Fort Mcdowell has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 12, 2023.
Fort Mcdowell has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2023.
Fort Mcdowell has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 10, 2016.
Fort Mcdowell has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Mcdowell was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 12, 2023, which caused $7.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 28, 2022), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85264 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (92 events), floods (20 events), severe wind events (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), earthquakes (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Mcdowell, AZ, with 92 events documented.
Yes, Fort Mcdowell (ZIP 85264) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2023.
Fort Mcdowell has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85264 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 12, 2023. This event caused $7.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.6M in property damage in the Fort Mcdowell, AZ area (ZIP 85264). 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 →