Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 85323 in Avondale, AZ. These include 13 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $903.5M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 13 recorded incidents (45% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Avondale has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $900.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 21, 2019.
Avondale has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 2, 2018.
Avondale has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 1983.
Avondale has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Avondale was 1.5" Hail on Oct 5, 2010, which caused $900M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 21, 2010), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85323 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avondale, AZ, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Avondale (ZIP 85323) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Avondale 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85323 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Oct 5, 2010. This event caused $900M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $903.5M in property damage in the Avondale, AZ area (ZIP 85323). 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 →