Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 85268 in Fountain Hills, AZ. These include 5 floods, 3 hailstorms, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (5 total). Flood-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2021.
Fountain Hills has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
Fountain Hills has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 17, 2021.
Fountain Hills has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2022.
Fountain Hills has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fountain Hills was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jan 21, 2010, which caused $1.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85268 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), wildfires (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fountain Hills, AZ, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32K in property damage.
Yes, Fountain Hills (ZIP 85268) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2021.
Fountain Hills 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 85268 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jan 21, 2010. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Fountain Hills, AZ area (ZIP 85268). 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 →