Glendale, AZ (ZIP 85308) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 24 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.
With 24 recorded incidents (69% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $604K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
Glendale has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
Glendale has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 19, 1999.
Glendale has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glendale was EF1 Tornado on Aug 9, 1984, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 5, 1981), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85308 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glendale, AZ, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $604K in property damage.
Yes, Glendale (ZIP 85308) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $604K 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85308 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 9, 1984. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Glendale, AZ area (ZIP 85308). 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 →