Sun City, AZ (ZIP 85373) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 9 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $424.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Sun City is floods, with 9 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $174K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
Sun City has experienced 6 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.
Sun City has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 24, 2010.
Sun City has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 5, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sun City was EF1 Tornado on Sep 5, 1981, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85373 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events), hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sun City, AZ, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $174K in property damage.
Yes, Sun City (ZIP 85373) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $174K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
Sun City has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 5, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85373 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 $424.5K in property damage in the Sun City, AZ area (ZIP 85373). 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 →