Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 85284 in Tempe, AZ. These include 15 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8B. A total of 48 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 15 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.8B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
Tempe has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Tempe has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 10, 1972.
Tempe has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tempe was 3" Hail on Oct 5, 2010, which caused $1.8B in property damage. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 14, 1999), causing $5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 10, 1972 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85284 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tempe, AZ, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8B in property damage.
Yes, Tempe (ZIP 85284) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Tempe has 3 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 10, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85284 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Oct 5, 2010. This event caused $1.8B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8B in property damage in the Tempe, AZ area (ZIP 85284). 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 →