Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Tempe, AZ area (ZIP 85282). These include 24 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $124M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 59 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Tempe is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $88M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (37%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Tempe has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 16, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tempe was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 14, 2002, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 19, 1999), causing $30M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 21, 1972 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85282 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), severe wind events (22 events), floods (19 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tempe, AZ, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Tempe (ZIP 85282) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Tempe has 5 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 $30.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 16, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85282 was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 14, 2002. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $124M in property damage in the Tempe, AZ area (ZIP 85282). 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 →