Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 85301 in Glendale, AZ. These include 23 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Glendale is floods, with 23 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (30%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
Glendale has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2015.
Glendale has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glendale was Flash Flood on Sep 8, 2014, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 10, 2008), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85301 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), hailstorms (12 events), severe wind events (7 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glendale, AZ, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Glendale (ZIP 85301) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
Glendale has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85301 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 8, 2014. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Glendale, AZ area (ZIP 85301). 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 →