Waddell, AZ (ZIP 85355) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 11 floods, 11 severe wind events, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $511K. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (11 total). Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $213K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2017.
Waddell has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 21, 2019.
Waddell has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 25, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waddell 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 85355 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), severe wind events (11 events), hailstorms (6 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waddell, AZ, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $213K in property damage.
Yes, Waddell (ZIP 85355) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $213K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
Waddell 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85355 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 $511K in property damage in the Waddell, AZ area (ZIP 85355). 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 →