Buckeye, AZ (ZIP 85326) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 floods, 14 severe wind events, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (54% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (22%) 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 $25.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2022.
Buckeye has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 5, 2021.
Buckeye has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $502.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2010.
Buckeye has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 18, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buckeye was Flash Flood on Aug 14, 2021, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 5, 2011), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85326 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (37 events), severe wind events (14 events), hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buckeye, AZ, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.5M in property damage.
Yes, Buckeye (ZIP 85326) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Buckeye has 5 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 $502.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85326 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 14, 2021. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.7M in property damage in the Buckeye, AZ area (ZIP 85326). 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 →