Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the Globe, AZ area (ZIP 85501). These include 40 wildfires, 32 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $74.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (48% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (38%) 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 $74.5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
Globe has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 25, 2025.
Globe has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 1996.
Globe has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 20, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Globe was Flash Flood on Jul 29, 2021, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 26, 2025), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2021 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85501 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (40 events), floods (32 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Globe, AZ, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Globe (ZIP 85501) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $74.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
Globe has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85501 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 29, 2021. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $74.6M in property damage in the Globe, AZ area (ZIP 85501). 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 →