Gilbert, AZ (ZIP 85296) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 11 severe wind events, 10 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.2M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
Severe wind events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (11 total). Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2018.
Gilbert has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Gilbert has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 28, 2002.
Gilbert has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 10, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gilbert was Flood on Sep 8, 2014, which caused $5M 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 85296 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (11 events), floods (10 events), hailstorms (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilbert, AZ, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.3M in property damage.
Yes, Gilbert (ZIP 85296) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Gilbert 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 10, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85296 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 8, 2014. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.2M in property damage in the Gilbert, AZ area (ZIP 85296). 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 →