Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Laveen, AZ area (ZIP 85339). These include 28 floods, 17 hailstorms, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9B. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Laveen is floods, with 28 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (39%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.7B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
Laveen has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2021.
Laveen has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 21, 2021.
Laveen has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laveen was 3" Hail on Oct 5, 2010, which caused $1.8B in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Oct 5, 2010), causing $900M in damages. 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 25, 2006 also caused significant damage ($150M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85339 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (17 events), severe wind events (8 events), wildfires (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laveen, AZ, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.4M in property damage.
Yes, Laveen (ZIP 85339) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Laveen 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85339 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Oct 5, 2010. This event caused $1.8B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9B in property damage in the Laveen, AZ area (ZIP 85339). 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 →