Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 85309 in Luke Afb, AZ. These include 8 severe wind events, 6 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $467.5K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 8 recorded incidents (40% of all events), severe wind events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2017.
Luke Afb has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $182K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
Luke Afb has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 23, 2019.
Luke Afb has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 25, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Luke Afb was EF2 Tornado on Oct 3, 1968, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85309 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (8 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Luke Afb, AZ, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Luke Afb (ZIP 85309) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $182K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
Luke Afb has 2 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85309 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 3, 1968. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $467.5K in property damage in the Luke Afb, AZ area (ZIP 85309). 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 →