El Mirage, AZ (ZIP 85335) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 11 severe wind events, 9 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $822.5K. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Severe wind events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (11 total). Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2017.
El Mirage has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $287K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
El Mirage 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 26, 2025.
El Mirage has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 5, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for El Mirage was EF1 Tornado on Sep 5, 1981, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 3, 1968), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85335 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (11 events), floods (9 events), hailstorms (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in El Mirage, AZ, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, El Mirage (ZIP 85335) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $287K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
El Mirage 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 5, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85335 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 5, 1981. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $822.5K in property damage in the El Mirage, AZ area (ZIP 85335). 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 →